Add 84/50 and 30/35
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 30/35
84/50 + 30/35 is 444/175.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
30/35 = 30 × 10/35 × 10 = 300/350 - Add the two like fractions:
588/350 + 300/350 = 588 + 300/350 = 888/350 - 888/350 simplified gives 444/175
- So, 84/50 + 30/35 = 444/175
In mixed form: 294/175
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