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Add 18/8 and 50/84

1st number: 2 2/8, 2nd number: 50/84

18/8 + 50/84 is 239/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    18/8 = 18 × 21/8 × 21 = 378/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    378/168 + 100/168 = 378 + 100/168 = 478/168
  5. 478/168 simplified gives 239/84
  6. So, 18/8 + 50/84 = 239/84
    In mixed form: 271/84

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