Add 80/35 and 50/84
1st number: 2 10/35, 2nd number: 50/84
80/35 + 50/84 is 121/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
80/35 = 80 × 12/35 × 12 = 960/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
960/420 + 250/420 = 960 + 250/420 = 1210/420 - 1210/420 simplified gives 121/42
- So, 80/35 + 50/84 = 121/42
In mixed form: 237/42
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