Add 8/84 and 27/50
8/84 + 27/50 is 667/1050.
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,
8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
27/50 = 27 × 42/50 × 42 = 1134/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2100 + 1134/2100 = 200 + 1134/2100 = 1334/2100 - 1334/2100 simplified gives 667/1050
- So, 8/84 + 27/50 = 667/1050
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