Add 3/84 and 50/5
1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 10 0/5
3/84 + 50/5 is 281/28.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
3/84 = 3 × 5/84 × 5 = 15/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420 - Add the two like fractions:
15/420 + 4200/420 = 15 + 4200/420 = 4215/420 - 4215/420 simplified gives 281/28
- So, 3/84 + 50/5 = 281/28
In mixed form: 101/28
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