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Add 10/84 and 50/42

1st number: 10/84, 2nd number: 1 8/42

10/84 + 50/42 is 55/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 42 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    10/84 = 10 × 1/84 × 1 = 10/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
    50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    10/84 + 100/84 = 10 + 100/84 = 110/84
  5. 110/84 simplified gives 55/42
  6. So, 10/84 + 50/42 = 55/42
    In mixed form: 113/42

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