Add 50/15 and 28/84, Solve 3 5/15 + 28/84 as a fraction

Add 50/15 and 28/84

1^st number: 3 5/15, 2^nd number: 28/84

50/15 + 28/84 is 11/3.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 28 = 420,
50/15 = 50 × 28/15 × 28 = 1400/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420
Add the two like fractions:
1400/420 + 140/420 = 1400 + 140/420 = 1540/420
1540/420 simplified gives 11/3
So, 50/15 + 28/84 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3

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