Add 72/50 and 45/84
1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 45/84
72/50 + 45/84 is 1383/700.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/2100 + 1125/2100 = 3024 + 1125/2100 = 4149/2100 - 4149/2100 simplified gives 1383/700
- So, 72/50 + 45/84 = 1383/700
In mixed form: 1683/700
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