Add 1/84 and 50/25
1st number: 1/84, 2nd number: 2 0/25
1/84 + 50/25 is 169/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
25/2100 + 4200/2100 = 25 + 4200/2100 = 4225/2100 - 4225/2100 simplified gives 169/84
- So, 1/84 + 50/25 = 169/84
In mixed form: 21/84
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