Add 50/84 and 20/28
50/84 + 20/28 is 55/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
20/28 = 20 × 3/28 × 3 = 60/84 - Add the two like fractions:
50/84 + 60/84 = 50 + 60/84 = 110/84 - 110/84 simplified gives 55/42
- So, 50/84 + 20/28 = 55/42
In mixed form: 113/42
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