Add 6/84 and 5/50
6/84 + 5/50 is 6/35.
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,
6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2100 + 210/2100 = 150 + 210/2100 = 360/2100 - 360/2100 simplified gives 6/35
- So, 6/84 + 5/50 = 6/35
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