Add 45/16 and 50/84
1st number: 2 13/16, 2nd number: 50/84
45/16 + 50/84 is 1145/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
45/16 = 45 × 21/16 × 21 = 945/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
50/84 = 50 × 4/84 × 4 = 200/336 - Add the two like fractions:
945/336 + 200/336 = 945 + 200/336 = 1145/336 - So, 45/16 + 50/84 = 1145/336
In mixed form: 3137/336
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