Add 50/54 and 16/84
50/54 + 16/84 is 211/189.
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,
16/84 = 16 × 9/84 × 9 = 144/756 - Add the two like fractions:
700/756 + 144/756 = 700 + 144/756 = 844/756 - 844/756 simplified gives 211/189
- So, 50/54 + 16/84 = 211/189
In mixed form: 122/189
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