Add 84/18 and 27/50
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 27/50
84/18 + 27/50 is 781/150.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/450 + 243/450 = 2100 + 243/450 = 2343/450 - 2343/450 simplified gives 781/150
- So, 84/18 + 27/50 = 781/150
In mixed form: 531/150
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