Add 15/84 and 32/50
15/84 + 32/50 is 573/700.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 42/50 × 42 = 1344/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
375/2100 + 1344/2100 = 375 + 1344/2100 = 1719/2100 - 1719/2100 simplified gives 573/700
- So, 15/84 + 32/50 = 573/700
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