Add 4/84 and 50/81
4/84 + 50/81 is 377/567.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
4/84 = 4 × 27/84 × 27 = 108/2268 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
50/81 = 50 × 28/81 × 28 = 1400/2268 - Add the two like fractions:
108/2268 + 1400/2268 = 108 + 1400/2268 = 1508/2268 - 1508/2268 simplified gives 377/567
- So, 4/84 + 50/81 = 377/567
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