Add 45/84 and 1/50
45/84 + 1/50 is 389/700.
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,
45/84 = 45 × 25/84 × 25 = 1125/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
1/50 = 1 × 42/50 × 42 = 42/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/2100 + 42/2100 = 1125 + 42/2100 = 1167/2100 - 1167/2100 simplified gives 389/700
- So, 45/84 + 1/50 = 389/700
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