Add 84/50 and 15/80
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 15/80
84/50 + 15/80 is 747/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
84/50 = 84 × 8/50 × 8 = 672/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
15/80 = 15 × 5/80 × 5 = 75/400 - Add the two like fractions:
672/400 + 75/400 = 672 + 75/400 = 747/400 - So, 84/50 + 15/80 = 747/400
In mixed form: 1347/400
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