Add 84/6 and 2/50
1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 2/50
84/6 + 2/50 is 351/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
2/50 = 2 × 3/50 × 3 = 6/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/150 + 6/150 = 2100 + 6/150 = 2106/150 - 2106/150 simplified gives 351/25
- So, 84/6 + 2/50 = 351/25
In mixed form: 141/25
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