Add 6/84 and 63/50
1st number: 6/84, 2nd number: 1 13/50
6/84 + 63/50 is 233/175.
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,
63/50 = 63 × 42/50 × 42 = 2646/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
150/2100 + 2646/2100 = 150 + 2646/2100 = 2796/2100 - 2796/2100 simplified gives 233/175
- So, 6/84 + 63/50 = 233/175
In mixed form: 158/175
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