Add 5/50 and 72/84
5/50 + 72/84 is 67/70.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
72/84 = 72 × 25/84 × 25 = 1800/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
210/2100 + 1800/2100 = 210 + 1800/2100 = 2010/2100 - 2010/2100 simplified gives 67/70
- So, 5/50 + 72/84 = 67/70
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