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Add 20/9 and 50/84

1st number: 2 2/9, 2nd number: 50/84

20/9 + 50/84 is 355/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
    20/9 = 20 × 28/9 × 28 = 560/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    560/252 + 150/252 = 560 + 150/252 = 710/252
  5. 710/252 simplified gives 355/126
  6. So, 20/9 + 50/84 = 355/126
    In mixed form: 2103/126

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