Add 50/84 and 40/8
1st number: 50/84, 2nd number: 5 0/8
50/84 + 40/8 is 235/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
40/8 = 40 × 21/8 × 21 = 840/168 - Add the two like fractions:
100/168 + 840/168 = 100 + 840/168 = 940/168 - 940/168 simplified gives 235/42
- So, 50/84 + 40/8 = 235/42
In mixed form: 525/42
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