Add 54/70 and 50/84
54/70 + 50/84 is 41/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 70 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
54/70 = 54 × 6/70 × 6 = 324/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
324/420 + 250/420 = 324 + 250/420 = 574/420 - 574/420 simplified gives 41/30
- So, 54/70 + 50/84 = 41/30
In mixed form: 111/30
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