Add 84/50 and 60/90
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 60/90
84/50 + 60/90 is 176/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 90 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 90 × 5 = 450,
60/90 = 60 × 5/90 × 5 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
756/450 + 300/450 = 756 + 300/450 = 1056/450 - 1056/450 simplified gives 176/75
- So, 84/50 + 60/90 = 176/75
In mixed form: 226/75
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