Add 50/72 and 80/84
50/72 + 80/84 is 415/252.
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,
80/84 = 80 × 6/84 × 6 = 480/504 - Add the two like fractions:
350/504 + 480/504 = 350 + 480/504 = 830/504 - 830/504 simplified gives 415/252
- So, 50/72 + 80/84 = 415/252
In mixed form: 1163/252
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