Add 12/84 and 9/50
12/84 + 9/50 is 113/350.
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,
9/50 = 9 × 42/50 × 42 = 378/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
300/2100 + 378/2100 = 300 + 378/2100 = 678/2100 - 678/2100 simplified gives 113/350
- So, 12/84 + 9/50 = 113/350
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