Add 35/84 and 10/50
35/84 + 10/50 is 37/60.
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,
35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
10/50 = 10 × 42/50 × 42 = 420/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
875/2100 + 420/2100 = 875 + 420/2100 = 1295/2100 - 1295/2100 simplified gives 37/60
- So, 35/84 + 10/50 = 37/60
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