Add 30/84 and 50/63
30/84 + 50/63 is 145/126.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 63 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
30/84 = 30 × 3/84 × 3 = 90/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 4 = 252,
50/63 = 50 × 4/63 × 4 = 200/252 - Add the two like fractions:
90/252 + 200/252 = 90 + 200/252 = 290/252 - 290/252 simplified gives 145/126
- So, 30/84 + 50/63 = 145/126
In mixed form: 119/126
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