Add 50/60 and 50/84
50/60 + 50/84 is 10/7.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
50/60 = 50 × 7/60 × 7 = 350/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
350/420 + 250/420 = 350 + 250/420 = 600/420 - 600/420 simplified gives 10/7
- So, 50/60 + 50/84 = 10/7
In mixed form: 13/7
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