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Add 15/84 and 56/50

1st number: 15/84, 2nd number: 1 6/50

15/84 + 56/50 is 909/700.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    56/50 = 56 × 42/50 × 42 = 2352/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    375/2100 + 2352/2100 = 375 + 2352/2100 = 2727/2100
  5. 2727/2100 simplified gives 909/700
  6. So, 15/84 + 56/50 = 909/700
    In mixed form: 1209/700

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