Add 7/84 and 1/50
7/84 + 1/50 is 31/300.
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,
7/84 = 7 × 25/84 × 25 = 175/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
1/50 = 1 × 42/50 × 42 = 42/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
175/2100 + 42/2100 = 175 + 42/2100 = 217/2100 - 217/2100 simplified gives 31/300
- So, 7/84 + 1/50 = 31/300
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