Add 60/84 and 3/50
60/84 + 3/50 is 271/350.
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,
60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
3/50 = 3 × 42/50 × 42 = 126/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1500/2100 + 126/2100 = 1500 + 126/2100 = 1626/2100 - 1626/2100 simplified gives 271/350
- So, 60/84 + 3/50 = 271/350
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