Add 84/36 and 27/50
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 27/50
84/36 + 27/50 is 431/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/900 + 486/900 = 2100 + 486/900 = 2586/900 - 2586/900 simplified gives 431/150
- So, 84/36 + 27/50 = 431/150
In mixed form: 2131/150
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