Add 50/84 and 7/15
50/84 + 7/15 is 223/210.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 15 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 15 × 28 = 420,
7/15 = 7 × 28/15 × 28 = 196/420 - Add the two like fractions:
250/420 + 196/420 = 250 + 196/420 = 446/420 - 446/420 simplified gives 223/210
- So, 50/84 + 7/15 = 223/210
In mixed form: 113/210
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