Add 72/50 and 2/84
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 2/84
72/50 + 2/84 is 1537/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
72/50 = 72 × 42/50 × 42 = 3024/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/2100 + 50/2100 = 3024 + 50/2100 = 3074/2100 - 3074/2100 simplified gives 1537/1050
- So, 72/50 + 2/84 = 1537/1050
In mixed form: 1487/1050
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