Add 50/80 and 50/84
50/80 + 50/84 is 205/168.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 80 and 84 is 1680
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1680 - For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 21 = 1680,
50/80 = 50 × 21/80 × 21 = 1050/1680 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 20 = 1680,
50/84 = 50 × 20/84 × 20 = 1000/1680 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1680 + 1000/1680 = 1050 + 1000/1680 = 2050/1680 - 2050/1680 simplified gives 205/168
- So, 50/80 + 50/84 = 205/168
In mixed form: 137/168
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