Add 32/6 and 84/50
1st number: 5 2/6, 2nd number: 1 34/50
32/6 + 84/50 is 526/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
32/6 = 32 × 25/6 × 25 = 800/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Add the two like fractions:
800/150 + 252/150 = 800 + 252/150 = 1052/150 - 1052/150 simplified gives 526/75
- So, 32/6 + 84/50 = 526/75
In mixed form: 71/75
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