Add 50/84 and 25/32
50/84 + 25/32 is 925/672.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
25/32 = 25 × 21/32 × 21 = 525/672 - Add the two like fractions:
400/672 + 525/672 = 400 + 525/672 = 925/672 - So, 50/84 + 25/32 = 925/672
In mixed form: 1253/672
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