Add 84/36 and 50/10
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 5 0/10
84/36 + 50/10 is 22/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 10 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
84/36 = 84 × 5/36 × 5 = 420/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 18 = 180,
50/10 = 50 × 18/10 × 18 = 900/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 900/180 = 420 + 900/180 = 1320/180 - 1320/180 simplified gives 22/3
- So, 84/36 + 50/10 = 22/3
In mixed form: 71/3
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