Add 5/50 and 12/84
5/50 + 12/84 is 17/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
12/84 = 12 × 25/84 × 25 = 300/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
210/2100 + 300/2100 = 210 + 300/2100 = 510/2100 - 510/2100 simplified gives 17/70
- So, 5/50 + 12/84 = 17/70
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