Add 84/30 and 12/50
1st number: 2 24/30, 2nd number: 12/50
84/30 + 12/50 is 76/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
84/30 = 84 × 5/30 × 5 = 420/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
12/50 = 12 × 3/50 × 3 = 36/150 - Add the two like fractions:
420/150 + 36/150 = 420 + 36/150 = 456/150 - 456/150 simplified gives 76/25
- So, 84/30 + 12/50 = 76/25
In mixed form: 31/25
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