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Add 24/84 and 36/50

24/84 + 36/50 is 176/175.

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,
    24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    600/2100 + 1512/2100 = 600 + 1512/2100 = 2112/2100
  5. 2112/2100 simplified gives 176/175
  6. So, 24/84 + 36/50 = 176/175
    In mixed form: 11/175

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