Add 84/50 and 1/75
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 1/75
84/50 + 1/75 is 127/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
1/75 = 1 × 2/75 × 2 = 2/150 - Add the two like fractions:
252/150 + 2/150 = 252 + 2/150 = 254/150 - 254/150 simplified gives 127/75
- So, 84/50 + 1/75 = 127/75
In mixed form: 152/75
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