Add 12/50 and 8/84
12/50 + 8/84 is 176/525.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
504/2100 + 200/2100 = 504 + 200/2100 = 704/2100 - 704/2100 simplified gives 176/525
- So, 12/50 + 8/84 = 176/525
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