Add 84/50 and 12/27
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 12/27
84/50 + 12/27 is 478/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
84/50 = 84 × 27/50 × 27 = 2268/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
12/27 = 12 × 50/27 × 50 = 600/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2268/1350 + 600/1350 = 2268 + 600/1350 = 2868/1350 - 2868/1350 simplified gives 478/225
- So, 84/50 + 12/27 = 478/225
In mixed form: 228/225
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