Add 84/75 and 35/50
1st number: 1 9/75, 2nd number: 35/50
84/75 + 35/50 is 91/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
84/75 = 84 × 2/75 × 2 = 168/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150 - Add the two like fractions:
168/150 + 105/150 = 168 + 105/150 = 273/150 - 273/150 simplified gives 91/50
- So, 84/75 + 35/50 = 91/50
In mixed form: 141/50
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