Add 15/50 and 7/84
15/50 + 7/84 is 23/60.
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,
15/50 = 15 × 42/50 × 42 = 630/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
7/84 = 7 × 25/84 × 25 = 175/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
630/2100 + 175/2100 = 630 + 175/2100 = 805/2100 - 805/2100 simplified gives 23/60
- So, 15/50 + 7/84 = 23/60
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