Add 50/72 and 40/84, Solve 50/72 + 40/84 as a fraction

Add 50/72 and 40/84

50/72 + 40/84 is 295/252.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
40/84 = 40 × 6/84 × 6 = 240/504
Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 240/504 = 350 + 240/504 = 590/504
590/504 simplified gives 295/252
So, 50/72 + 40/84 = 295/252
In mixed form: 143/252

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