Add 84/3 and 12/50
1st number: 28 0/3, 2nd number: 12/50
84/3 + 12/50 is 706/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
84/3 = 84 × 50/3 × 50 = 4200/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4200/150 + 36/150 = 4200 + 36/150 = 4236/150 - 4236/150 simplified gives 706/25
- So, 84/3 + 12/50 = 706/25
In mixed form: 286/25
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