Add 10/50 and 70/84
10/50 + 70/84 is 31/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
10/50 = 10 × 42/50 × 42 = 420/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2100 + 1750/2100 = 420 + 1750/2100 = 2170/2100 - 2170/2100 simplified gives 31/30
- So, 10/50 + 70/84 = 31/30
In mixed form: 11/30
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