Add 50/84 and 21/50
50/84 + 21/50 is 533/525.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 50 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 50 × 42 = 2100,
21/50 = 21 × 42/50 × 42 = 882/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2100 + 882/2100 = 1250 + 882/2100 = 2132/2100 - 2132/2100 simplified gives 533/525
- So, 50/84 + 21/50 = 533/525
In mixed form: 18/525
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