Add 7/50 and 4/84
7/50 + 4/84 is 197/1050.
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,
7/50 = 7 × 42/50 × 42 = 294/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
294/2100 + 100/2100 = 294 + 100/2100 = 394/2100 - 394/2100 simplified gives 197/1050
- So, 7/50 + 4/84 = 197/1050
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