Add 27/50 and 9/84
27/50 + 9/84 is 453/700.
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,
27/50 = 27 × 42/50 × 42 = 1134/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
9/84 = 9 × 25/84 × 25 = 225/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1134/2100 + 225/2100 = 1134 + 225/2100 = 1359/2100 - 1359/2100 simplified gives 453/700
- So, 27/50 + 9/84 = 453/700
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