Add 12/50 and 70/84
12/50 + 70/84 is 161/150.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
70/84 = 70 × 25/84 × 25 = 1750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2100 + 1750/2100 = 504 + 1750/2100 = 2254/2100 - 2254/2100 simplified gives 161/150
- So, 12/50 + 70/84 = 161/150
In mixed form: 111/150
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