Add 8/84 and 36/50
8/84 + 36/50 is 428/525.
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,
36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
200/2100 + 1512/2100 = 200 + 1512/2100 = 1712/2100 - 1712/2100 simplified gives 428/525
- So, 8/84 + 36/50 = 428/525
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