Add 36/50 and 60/84, Solve 36/50 + 60/84 as a fraction

Add 36/50 and 60/84

36/50 + 60/84 is 251/175.

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,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
Add the two like fractions:
1512/2100 + 1500/2100 = 1512 + 1500/2100 = 3012/2100
3012/2100 simplified gives 251/175
So, 36/50 + 60/84 = 251/175
In mixed form: 176/175

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