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Add 1/50 and 18/84

1/50 + 18/84 is 41/175.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    1/50 = 1 × 42/50 × 42 = 42/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    42/2100 + 450/2100 = 42 + 450/2100 = 492/2100
  5. 492/2100 simplified gives 41/175
  6. So, 1/50 + 18/84 = 41/175

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