Add 42/28 and 50/84
1st number: 1 14/28, 2nd number: 50/84
42/28 + 50/84 is 44/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
42/28 = 42 × 3/28 × 3 = 126/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84 - Add the two like fractions:
126/84 + 50/84 = 126 + 50/84 = 176/84 - 176/84 simplified gives 44/21
- So, 42/28 + 50/84 = 44/21
In mixed form: 22/21
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