Add 50/84 and 35/50, Solve 50/84 + 35/50 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 35/50

50/84 + 35/50 is 136/105.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
35/50 = 35 × 42/50 × 42 = 1470/2100
Add the two like fractions:
1250/2100 + 1470/2100 = 1250 + 1470/2100 = 2720/2100
2720/2100 simplified gives 136/105
So, 50/84 + 35/50 = 136/105
In mixed form: 131/105

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