Add 50/84 and 30/70, Solve 50/84 + 30/70 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 30/70

50/84 + 30/70 is 43/42.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 70 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 70 × 6 = 420,
30/70 = 30 × 6/70 × 6 = 180/420
Add the two like fractions:
250/420 + 180/420 = 250 + 180/420 = 430/420
430/420 simplified gives 43/42
So, 50/84 + 30/70 = 43/42
In mixed form: 11/42

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