Add 75/84 and 7/50
75/84 + 7/50 is 723/700.
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,
75/84 = 75 × 25/84 × 25 = 1875/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
7/50 = 7 × 42/50 × 42 = 294/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
1875/2100 + 294/2100 = 1875 + 294/2100 = 2169/2100 - 2169/2100 simplified gives 723/700
- So, 75/84 + 7/50 = 723/700
In mixed form: 123/700
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