Add 50/4 and 84/45
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 1 39/45
50/4 + 84/45 is 431/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 45 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 45 = 180,
50/4 = 50 × 45/4 × 45 = 2250/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 4 = 180,
84/45 = 84 × 4/45 × 4 = 336/180 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/180 + 336/180 = 2250 + 336/180 = 2586/180 - 2586/180 simplified gives 431/30
- So, 50/4 + 84/45 = 431/30
In mixed form: 1411/30
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