Add 84/50 and 42/63
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 42/63
84/50 + 42/63 is 176/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
84/50 = 84 × 63/50 × 63 = 5292/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
42/63 = 42 × 50/63 × 50 = 2100/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
5292/3150 + 2100/3150 = 5292 + 2100/3150 = 7392/3150 - 7392/3150 simplified gives 176/75
- So, 84/50 + 42/63 = 176/75
In mixed form: 226/75
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