Add 75/40 and 50/84, Solve 1 35/40 + 50/84 as a fraction

Add 75/40 and 50/84

1^st number: 1 35/40, 2^nd number: 50/84

75/40 + 50/84 is 415/168.

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,
75/40 = 75 × 21/40 × 21 = 1575/840
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 10 = 840,
50/84 = 50 × 10/84 × 10 = 500/840
Add the two like fractions:
1575/840 + 500/840 = 1575 + 500/840 = 2075/840
2075/840 simplified gives 415/168
So, 75/40 + 50/84 = 415/168
In mixed form: 279/168

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