Add 20/84 and 9/50
20/84 + 9/50 is 439/1050.
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,
20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
9/50 = 9 × 42/50 × 42 = 378/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
500/2100 + 378/2100 = 500 + 378/2100 = 878/2100 - 878/2100 simplified gives 439/1050
- So, 20/84 + 9/50 = 439/1050
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