Add 18/84 and 8/50
18/84 + 8/50 is 131/350.
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,
18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
8/50 = 8 × 42/50 × 42 = 336/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
450/2100 + 336/2100 = 450 + 336/2100 = 786/2100 - 786/2100 simplified gives 131/350
- So, 18/84 + 8/50 = 131/350
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