Add 84/18 and 1/50
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 1/50
84/18 + 1/50 is 703/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
1/50 = 1 × 9/50 × 9 = 9/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 9/450 = 2100 + 9/450 = 2109/450 - 2109/450 simplified gives 703/150
- So, 84/18 + 1/50 = 703/150
In mixed form: 4103/150
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