Add 30/84 and 3/50
30/84 + 3/50 is 73/175.
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,
30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
3/50 = 3 × 42/50 × 42 = 126/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
750/2100 + 126/2100 = 750 + 126/2100 = 876/2100 - 876/2100 simplified gives 73/175
- So, 30/84 + 3/50 = 73/175
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