Add 84/72 and 84/50, Solve 1 12/72 + 1 34/50 as a fraction

Add 84/72 and 84/50

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

84/72 + 84/50 is 427/150.

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,
84/50 = 84 × 36/50 × 36 = 3024/1800
Add the two like fractions:
2100/1800 + 3024/1800 = 2100 + 3024/1800 = 5124/1800
5124/1800 simplified gives 427/150
So, 84/72 + 84/50 = 427/150
In mixed form: 2127/150

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