Add 50/84 and 40/72
50/84 + 40/72 is 145/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
50/84 = 50 × 6/84 × 6 = 300/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
40/72 = 40 × 7/72 × 7 = 280/504 - Add the two like fractions:
300/504 + 280/504 = 300 + 280/504 = 580/504 - 580/504 simplified gives 145/126
- So, 50/84 + 40/72 = 145/126
In mixed form: 119/126
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