Add 50/84 and 14/35
50/84 + 14/35 is 209/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 35 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
14/35 = 14 × 12/35 × 12 = 168/420 - Add the two like fractions:
250/420 + 168/420 = 250 + 168/420 = 418/420 - 418/420 simplified gives 209/210
- So, 50/84 + 14/35 = 209/210
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