Add 84/72 and 8/50
1st number: 1 12/72, 2nd number: 8/50
84/72 + 8/50 is 199/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
8/50 = 8 × 36/50 × 36 = 288/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1800 + 288/1800 = 2100 + 288/1800 = 2388/1800 - 2388/1800 simplified gives 199/150
- So, 84/72 + 8/50 = 199/150
In mixed form: 149/150
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