Add 3/14 and 50/84
3/14 + 50/84 is 17/21.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
3/14 = 3 × 6/14 × 6 = 18/84 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84 - Add the two like fractions:
18/84 + 50/84 = 18 + 50/84 = 68/84 - 68/84 simplified gives 17/21
- So, 3/14 + 50/84 = 17/21
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 6/14+50/84 3/28+50/84 9/14+50/84 3/42+50/84 15/14+50/84 3/70+50/84 21/14+50/84 3/98+50/84