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Add 2/84 and 80/50

1st number: 2/84, 2nd number: 1 30/50

2/84 + 80/50 is 341/210.

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,
    2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    80/50 = 80 × 42/50 × 42 = 3360/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/2100 + 3360/2100 = 50 + 3360/2100 = 3410/2100
  5. 3410/2100 simplified gives 341/210
  6. So, 2/84 + 80/50 = 341/210
    In mixed form: 1131/210

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