Add 84/75 and 50/60, Solve 1 9/75 + 50/60 as a fraction

Add 84/75 and 50/60

1^st number: 1 9/75, 2^nd number: 50/60

84/75 + 50/60 is 293/150.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 60 is 300

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
84/75 = 84 × 4/75 × 4 = 336/300
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
50/60 = 50 × 5/60 × 5 = 250/300
Add the two like fractions:
336/300 + 250/300 = 336 + 250/300 = 586/300
586/300 simplified gives 293/150
So, 84/75 + 50/60 = 293/150
In mixed form: 1143/150

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