Add 63/84 and 2/50
63/84 + 2/50 is 79/100.
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,
63/84 = 63 × 25/84 × 25 = 1575/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
2/50 = 2 × 42/50 × 42 = 84/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1575/2100 + 84/2100 = 1575 + 84/2100 = 1659/2100 - 1659/2100 simplified gives 79/100
- So, 63/84 + 2/50 = 79/100
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