Add 5/18 and 50/84
5/18 + 50/84 is 55/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
5/18 = 5 × 14/18 × 14 = 70/252 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252 - Add the two like fractions:
70/252 + 150/252 = 70 + 150/252 = 220/252 - 220/252 simplified gives 55/63
- So, 5/18 + 50/84 = 55/63
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