Add 49/84 and 7/10
49/84 + 7/10 is 77/60.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 10 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
49/84 = 49 × 5/84 × 5 = 245/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
7/10 = 7 × 42/10 × 42 = 294/420 - Add the two like fractions:
245/420 + 294/420 = 245 + 294/420 = 539/420 - 539/420 simplified gives 77/60
- So, 49/84 + 7/10 = 77/60
In mixed form: 117/60
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