Add 2/84 and 14/50
2/84 + 14/50 is 319/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
14/50 = 14 × 42/50 × 42 = 588/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
50/2100 + 588/2100 = 50 + 588/2100 = 638/2100 - 638/2100 simplified gives 319/1050
- So, 2/84 + 14/50 = 319/1050
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