Add 50/84 and 98/40, Solve 50/84 + 2 18/40 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 98/40

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 2 18/40

50/84 + 98/40 is 1279/420.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 40 is 840

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
50/84 = 50 × 10/84 × 10 = 500/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
98/40 = 98 × 21/40 × 21 = 2058/840
Add the two like fractions:
500/840 + 2058/840 = 500 + 2058/840 = 2558/840
2558/840 simplified gives 1279/420
So, 50/84 + 98/40 = 1279/420
In mixed form: 319/420

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