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Add 50/84 and 54/81

50/84 + 54/81 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 81 is 2268

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2268
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 27 = 2268,
    50/84 = 50 × 27/84 × 27 = 1350/2268
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 28 = 2268,
    54/81 = 54 × 28/81 × 28 = 1512/2268
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2268 + 1512/2268 = 1350 + 1512/2268 = 2862/2268
  5. 2862/2268 simplified gives 53/42
  6. So, 50/84 + 54/81 = 53/42
    In mixed form: 111/42

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