Add 50/2 and 60/84
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 60/84
50/2 + 60/84 is 180/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
50/2 = 50 × 42/2 × 42 = 2100/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
60/84 = 60 × 1/84 × 1 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/84 + 60/84 = 2100 + 60/84 = 2160/84 - 2160/84 simplified gives 180/7
- So, 50/2 + 60/84 = 180/7
In mixed form: 255/7
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