Add 49/75 and 14/84
49/75 + 14/84 is 41/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
49/75 = 49 × 28/75 × 28 = 1372/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1372/2100 + 350/2100 = 1372 + 350/2100 = 1722/2100 - 1722/2100 simplified gives 41/50
- So, 49/75 + 14/84 = 41/50
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