Add 9/50 and 14/84
9/50 + 14/84 is 26/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
9/50 = 9 × 42/50 × 42 = 378/2100 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
14/84 = 14 × 25/84 × 25 = 350/2100 - Add the two like fractions:
378/2100 + 350/2100 = 378 + 350/2100 = 728/2100 - 728/2100 simplified gives 26/75
- So, 9/50 + 14/84 = 26/75
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