Add 18/50 and 25/84
18/50 + 25/84 is 1381/2100.
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,
18/50 = 18 × 42/50 × 42 = 756/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
25/84 = 25 × 25/84 × 25 = 625/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
756/2100 + 625/2100 = 756 + 625/2100 = 1381/2100 - So, 18/50 + 25/84 = 1381/2100
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