Add 54/50 and 75/84, Solve 1 4/50 + 75/84 as a fraction

Add 54/50 and 75/84

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 75/84

54/50 + 75/84 is 1381/700.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
54/50 = 54 × 42/50 × 42 = 2268/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100
Add the two like fractions:
2268/2100 + 1875/2100 = 2268 + 1875/2100 = 4143/2100
4143/2100 simplified gives 1381/700
So, 54/50 + 75/84 = 1381/700
In mixed form: 1681/700

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