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Add 24/10 and 50/84

1st number: 2 4/10, 2nd number: 50/84

24/10 + 50/84 is 629/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    24/10 = 24 × 42/10 × 42 = 1008/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1008/420 + 250/420 = 1008 + 250/420 = 1258/420
  5. 1258/420 simplified gives 629/210
  6. So, 24/10 + 50/84 = 629/210
    In mixed form: 2209/210

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