Add 50/84 and 25/60
50/84 + 25/60 is 85/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 60 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 7 = 420,
25/60 = 25 × 7/60 × 7 = 175/420 - Add the two like fractions:
250/420 + 175/420 = 250 + 175/420 = 425/420 - 425/420 simplified gives 85/84
- So, 50/84 + 25/60 = 85/84
In mixed form: 11/84
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