Add 10/84 and 50/18, Solve 10/84 + 2 14/18 as a fraction

Add 10/84 and 50/18

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 2 14/18

10/84 + 50/18 is 365/126.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 18 is 252

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
10/84 = 10 × 3/84 × 3 = 30/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
Add the two like fractions:
30/252 + 700/252 = 30 + 700/252 = 730/252
730/252 simplified gives 365/126
So, 10/84 + 50/18 = 365/126
In mixed form: 2113/126

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