Add 80/84 and 35/50
80/84 + 35/50 is 347/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
80/84 = 80 × 25/84 × 25 = 2000/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
35/50 = 35 × 42/50 × 42 = 1470/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/2100 + 1470/2100 = 2000 + 1470/2100 = 3470/2100 - 3470/2100 simplified gives 347/210
- So, 80/84 + 35/50 = 347/210
In mixed form: 1137/210
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