Add 12/84 and 20/50
12/84 + 20/50 is 19/35.
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,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
20/50 = 20 × 42/50 × 42 = 840/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2100 + 840/2100 = 300 + 840/2100 = 1140/2100 - 1140/2100 simplified gives 19/35
- So, 12/84 + 20/50 = 19/35
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