Add 56/84 and 49/50
56/84 + 49/50 is 247/150.
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,
56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
49/50 = 49 × 42/50 × 42 = 2058/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1400/2100 + 2058/2100 = 1400 + 2058/2100 = 3458/2100 - 3458/2100 simplified gives 247/150
- So, 56/84 + 49/50 = 247/150
In mixed form: 197/150
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