Add 72/84 and 98/50, Solve 72/84 + 1 48/50 as a fraction

Add 72/84 and 98/50

1^st number: 72/84, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

72/84 + 98/50 is 493/175.

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

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
72/84 = 72 × 25/84 × 25 = 1800/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
98/50 = 98 × 42/50 × 42 = 4116/2100
Add the two like fractions:
1800/2100 + 4116/2100 = 1800 + 4116/2100 = 5916/2100
5916/2100 simplified gives 493/175
So, 72/84 + 98/50 = 493/175
In mixed form: 2143/175

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