Add 50/6 and 42/84
1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 42/84
50/6 + 42/84 is 53/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
42/84 = 42 × 1/84 × 1 = 42/84 - Add the two like fractions:
700/84 + 42/84 = 700 + 42/84 = 742/84 - 742/84 simplified gives 53/6
- So, 50/6 + 42/84 = 53/6
In mixed form: 85/6
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