Add 72/50 and 80/84, Solve 1 22/50 + 80/84 as a fraction

Add 72/50 and 80/84

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 80/84

72/50 + 80/84 is 1256/525.

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,
80/84 = 80 × 25/84 × 25 = 2000/2100
Add the two like fractions:
3024/2100 + 2000/2100 = 3024 + 2000/2100 = 5024/2100
5024/2100 simplified gives 1256/525
So, 72/50 + 80/84 = 1256/525
In mixed form: 2206/525

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