Add 84/35 and 3/50
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 3/50
84/35 + 3/50 is 123/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350 - Add the two like fractions:
840/350 + 21/350 = 840 + 21/350 = 861/350 - 861/350 simplified gives 123/50
- So, 84/35 + 3/50 = 123/50
In mixed form: 223/50
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