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Add 18/84 and 98/50

1st number: 18/84, 2nd number: 1 48/50

18/84 + 98/50 is 761/350.

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,
    18/84 = 18 × 25/84 × 25 = 450/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    98/50 = 98 × 42/50 × 42 = 4116/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/2100 + 4116/2100 = 450 + 4116/2100 = 4566/2100
  5. 4566/2100 simplified gives 761/350
  6. So, 18/84 + 98/50 = 761/350
    In mixed form: 261/350

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