Add 15/84 and 14/50
15/84 + 14/50 is 321/700.
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,
15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
14/50 = 14 × 42/50 × 42 = 588/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2100 + 588/2100 = 375 + 588/2100 = 963/2100 - 963/2100 simplified gives 321/700
- So, 15/84 + 14/50 = 321/700
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