Add 72/40 and 50/84, Solve 1 32/40 + 50/84 as a fraction

Add 72/40 and 50/84

1^st number: 1 32/40, 2^nd number: 50/84

72/40 + 50/84 is 503/210.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 840
For the 1st fraction, since 40 × 21 = 840,
72/40 = 72 × 21/40 × 21 = 1512/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
50/84 = 50 × 10/84 × 10 = 500/840
Add the two like fractions:
1512/840 + 500/840 = 1512 + 500/840 = 2012/840
2012/840 simplified gives 503/210
So, 72/40 + 50/84 = 503/210
In mixed form: 283/210

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