Add 84/14 and 30/50
1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 30/50
84/14 + 30/50 is 33/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 14 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
30/50 = 30 × 7/50 × 7 = 210/350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/350 + 210/350 = 2100 + 210/350 = 2310/350 - 2310/350 simplified gives 33/5
- So, 84/14 + 30/50 = 33/5
In mixed form: 63/5
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