Add 84/36 and 50/5
1st number: 2 12/36, 2nd number: 10 0/5
84/36 + 50/5 is 37/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 5 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 5 × 36 = 180,
50/5 = 50 × 36/5 × 36 = 1800/180 - Add the two like fractions:
420/180 + 1800/180 = 420 + 1800/180 = 2220/180 - 2220/180 simplified gives 37/3
- So, 84/36 + 50/5 = 37/3
In mixed form: 121/3
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