Add 84/50 and 8/6
1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 1 2/6
84/50 + 8/6 is 226/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
8/6 = 8 × 25/6 × 25 = 200/150 - Add the two like fractions:
252/150 + 200/150 = 252 + 200/150 = 452/150 - 452/150 simplified gives 226/75
- So, 84/50 + 8/6 = 226/75
In mixed form: 31/75
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