Add 54/84 and 18/50
54/84 + 18/50 is 351/350.
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,
54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
18/50 = 18 × 42/50 × 42 = 756/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2100 + 756/2100 = 1350 + 756/2100 = 2106/2100 - 2106/2100 simplified gives 351/350
- So, 54/84 + 18/50 = 351/350
In mixed form: 11/350
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