Add 84/72 and 50/70
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 50/70
84/72 + 50/70 is 79/42.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 70 is 2520
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2520 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 35 = 2520,
84/72 = 84 × 35/72 × 35 = 2940/2520 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 36 = 2520,
50/70 = 50 × 36/70 × 36 = 1800/2520 - Add the two like fractions:
2940/2520 + 1800/2520 = 2940 + 1800/2520 = 4740/2520 - 4740/2520 simplified gives 79/42
- So, 84/72 + 50/70 = 79/42
In mixed form: 137/42
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