Add 4/84 and 28/50
4/84 + 28/50 is 319/525.
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,
4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
28/50 = 28 × 42/50 × 42 = 1176/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2100 + 1176/2100 = 100 + 1176/2100 = 1276/2100 - 1276/2100 simplified gives 319/525
- So, 4/84 + 28/50 = 319/525
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