Add 10/84 and 2/50
10/84 + 2/50 is 167/1050.
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,
10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
250/2100 + 84/2100 = 250 + 84/2100 = 334/2100 - 334/2100 simplified gives 167/1050
- So, 10/84 + 2/50 = 167/1050
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