Add 24/50 and 14/84
24/50 + 14/84 is 97/150.
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,
24/50 = 24 × 42/50 × 42 = 1008/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1008/2100 + 350/2100 = 1008 + 350/2100 = 1358/2100 - 1358/2100 simplified gives 97/150
- So, 24/50 + 14/84 = 97/150
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