Add 36/50 and 3/84
36/50 + 3/84 is 529/700.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1512/2100 + 75/2100 = 1512 + 75/2100 = 1587/2100 - 1587/2100 simplified gives 529/700
- So, 36/50 + 3/84 = 529/700
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