Add 12/21 and 50/84
12/21 + 50/84 is 7/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 21 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
12/21 = 12 × 4/21 × 4 = 48/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84 - Add the two like fractions:
48/84 + 50/84 = 48 + 50/84 = 98/84 - 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
- So, 12/21 + 50/84 = 7/6
In mixed form: 11/6
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