Add 45/50 and 35/84
45/50 + 35/84 is 79/60.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 42/50 × 42 = 1890/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2100 + 875/2100 = 1890 + 875/2100 = 2765/2100 - 2765/2100 simplified gives 79/60
- So, 45/50 + 35/84 = 79/60
In mixed form: 119/60
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