Add 3/84 and 21/50
3/84 + 21/50 is 319/700.
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,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
21/50 = 21 × 42/50 × 42 = 882/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
75/2100 + 882/2100 = 75 + 882/2100 = 957/2100 - 957/2100 simplified gives 319/700
- So, 3/84 + 21/50 = 319/700
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