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Add 15/50 and 60/84

15/50 + 60/84 is 71/70.

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,
    15/50 = 15 × 42/50 × 42 = 630/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    630/2100 + 1500/2100 = 630 + 1500/2100 = 2130/2100
  5. 2130/2100 simplified gives 71/70
  6. So, 15/50 + 60/84 = 71/70
    In mixed form: 11/70

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