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Add 84/14 and 9/50

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 9/50

84/14 + 9/50 is 309/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
    84/14 = 84 × 25/14 × 25 = 2100/350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
    9/50 = 9 × 7/50 × 7 = 63/350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/350 + 63/350 = 2100 + 63/350 = 2163/350
  5. 2163/350 simplified gives 309/50
  6. So, 84/14 + 9/50 = 309/50
    In mixed form: 69/50

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