Add 10/84 and 15/50
10/84 + 15/50 is 44/105.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
15/50 = 15 × 42/50 × 42 = 630/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
250/2100 + 630/2100 = 250 + 630/2100 = 880/2100 - 880/2100 simplified gives 44/105
- So, 10/84 + 15/50 = 44/105
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