Add 50/84 and 35/81
50/84 + 35/81 is 1165/1134.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
50/84 = 50 × 27/84 × 27 = 1350/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
35/81 = 35 × 28/81 × 28 = 980/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2268 + 980/2268 = 1350 + 980/2268 = 2330/2268 - 2330/2268 simplified gives 1165/1134
- So, 50/84 + 35/81 = 1165/1134
In mixed form: 131/1134
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