Add 50/16 and 45/84
1st number: 3 2/16, 2nd number: 45/84
50/16 + 45/84 is 205/56.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336 - For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
45/84 = 45 × 4/84 × 4 = 180/336 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/336 + 180/336 = 1050 + 180/336 = 1230/336 - 1230/336 simplified gives 205/56
- So, 50/16 + 45/84 = 205/56
In mixed form: 337/56
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