Add 12/50 and 6/84
12/50 + 6/84 is 109/350.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 42/50 × 42 = 504/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2100 + 150/2100 = 504 + 150/2100 = 654/2100 - 654/2100 simplified gives 109/350
- So, 12/50 + 6/84 = 109/350
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