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Add 20/84 and 50/5

1st number: 20/84, 2nd number: 10 0/5

20/84 + 50/5 is 215/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 5 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    20/84 = 20 × 5/84 × 5 = 100/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/420 + 4200/420 = 100 + 4200/420 = 4300/420
  5. 4300/420 simplified gives 215/21
  6. So, 20/84 + 50/5 = 215/21
    In mixed form: 105/21

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