Add 50/54 and 10/84
50/54 + 10/84 is 395/378.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
10/84 = 10 × 9/84 × 9 = 90/756 - Add the two like fractions:
700/756 + 90/756 = 700 + 90/756 = 790/756 - 790/756 simplified gives 395/378
- So, 50/54 + 10/84 = 395/378
In mixed form: 117/378
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