Add 45/50 and 75/84
45/50 + 75/84 is 251/140.
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,
75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1890/2100 + 1875/2100 = 1890 + 1875/2100 = 3765/2100 - 3765/2100 simplified gives 251/140
- So, 45/50 + 75/84 = 251/140
In mixed form: 1111/140
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