Add 84/35 and 50/54
1st number: 2 14/35, 2nd number: 50/54
84/35 + 50/54 is 449/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
84/35 = 84 × 54/35 × 54 = 4536/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
4536/1890 + 1750/1890 = 4536 + 1750/1890 = 6286/1890 - 6286/1890 simplified gives 449/135
- So, 84/35 + 50/54 = 449/135
In mixed form: 344/135
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