Add 50/32 and 2/84
1st number: 1 18/32, 2nd number: 2/84
50/32 + 2/84 is 533/336.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
2/84 = 2 × 8/84 × 8 = 16/672 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/672 + 16/672 = 1050 + 16/672 = 1066/672 - 1066/672 simplified gives 533/336
- So, 50/32 + 2/84 = 533/336
In mixed form: 1197/336
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