Add 84/50 and 35/70, Solve 1 34/50 + 35/70 as a fraction

Add 84/50 and 35/70

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 35/70

84/50 + 35/70 is 109/50.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 70 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 70 × 5 = 350,
35/70 = 35 × 5/70 × 5 = 175/350
Add the two like fractions:
588/350 + 175/350 = 588 + 175/350 = 763/350
763/350 simplified gives 109/50
So, 84/50 + 35/70 = 109/50
In mixed form: 29/50

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