Add 50/84 and 6/50
50/84 + 6/50 is 751/1050.
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,
6/50 = 6 × 42/50 × 42 = 252/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/2100 + 252/2100 = 1250 + 252/2100 = 1502/2100 - 1502/2100 simplified gives 751/1050
- So, 50/84 + 6/50 = 751/1050
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