Add 6/50 and 30/84
6/50 + 30/84 is 167/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
6/50 = 6 × 42/50 × 42 = 252/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
252/2100 + 750/2100 = 252 + 750/2100 = 1002/2100 - 1002/2100 simplified gives 167/350
- So, 6/50 + 30/84 = 167/350
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