Add 84/50 and 6/45
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 6/45
84/50 + 6/45 is 136/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
84/50 = 84 × 9/50 × 9 = 756/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
6/45 = 6 × 10/45 × 10 = 60/450 - Add the two like fractions:
756/450 + 60/450 = 756 + 60/450 = 816/450 - 816/450 simplified gives 136/75
- So, 84/50 + 6/45 = 136/75
In mixed form: 161/75
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