Add 84/18 and 50/5
1st number: 4 12/18, 2nd number: 10 0/5
84/18 + 50/5 is 44/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 5 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 5 = 90,
84/18 = 84 × 5/18 × 5 = 420/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 18 = 90,
50/5 = 50 × 18/5 × 18 = 900/90 - Add the two like fractions:
420/90 + 900/90 = 420 + 900/90 = 1320/90 - 1320/90 simplified gives 44/3
- So, 84/18 + 50/5 = 44/3
In mixed form: 142/3
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