Add 42/84 and 27/50
42/84 + 27/50 is 26/25.
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,
42/84 = 42 × 25/84 × 25 = 1050/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
27/50 = 27 × 42/50 × 42 = 1134/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/2100 + 1134/2100 = 1050 + 1134/2100 = 2184/2100 - 2184/2100 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 42/84 + 27/50 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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