Add 10/50 and 14/84
10/50 + 14/84 is 11/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
10/50 = 10 × 42/50 × 42 = 420/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
420/2100 + 350/2100 = 420 + 350/2100 = 770/2100 - 770/2100 simplified gives 11/30
- So, 10/50 + 14/84 = 11/30
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