Add 32/50 and 2/84
32/50 + 2/84 is 697/1050.
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,
32/50 = 32 × 42/50 × 42 = 1344/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1344/2100 + 50/2100 = 1344 + 50/2100 = 1394/2100 - 1394/2100 simplified gives 697/1050
- So, 32/50 + 2/84 = 697/1050
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