Add 50/84 and 1/75
50/84 + 1/75 is 213/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
1/75 = 1 × 28/75 × 28 = 28/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2100 + 28/2100 = 1250 + 28/2100 = 1278/2100 - 1278/2100 simplified gives 213/350
- So, 50/84 + 1/75 = 213/350
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