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Add 70/50 and 75/84

1st number: 1 20/50, 2nd number: 75/84

70/50 + 75/84 is 321/140.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    70/50 = 70 × 42/50 × 42 = 2940/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2940/2100 + 1875/2100 = 2940 + 1875/2100 = 4815/2100
  5. 4815/2100 simplified gives 321/140
  6. So, 70/50 + 75/84 = 321/140
    In mixed form: 241/140

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