Add 84/72 and 50/84
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 50/84
84/72 + 50/84 is 37/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 84 is 504
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
84/72 = 84 × 7/72 × 7 = 588/504 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
50/84 = 50 × 6/84 × 6 = 300/504 - Add the two like fractions:
588/504 + 300/504 = 588 + 300/504 = 888/504 - 888/504 simplified gives 37/21
- So, 84/72 + 50/84 = 37/21
In mixed form: 116/21
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