Add 4/84 and 8/50
4/84 + 8/50 is 109/525.
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,
4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
8/50 = 8 × 42/50 × 42 = 336/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
100/2100 + 336/2100 = 100 + 336/2100 = 436/2100 - 436/2100 simplified gives 109/525
- So, 4/84 + 8/50 = 109/525
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