Add 50/72 and 75/84
50/72 + 75/84 is 100/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
75/84 = 75 × 6/84 × 6 = 450/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 450/504 = 350 + 450/504 = 800/504 - 800/504 simplified gives 100/63
- So, 50/72 + 75/84 = 100/63
In mixed form: 137/63
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