Add 50/40 and 25/84, Solve 1 10/40 + 25/84 as a fraction

Add 50/40 and 25/84

1^st number: 1 10/40, 2^nd number: 25/84

50/40 + 25/84 is 65/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 40 and 84 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
50/40 = 50 × 21/40 × 21 = 1050/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
25/84 = 25 × 10/84 × 10 = 250/840
Add the two like fractions:
1050/840 + 250/840 = 1050 + 250/840 = 1300/840
1300/840 simplified gives 65/42
So, 50/40 + 25/84 = 65/42
In mixed form: 123/42

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