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Add 27/50 and 50/84

27/50 + 50/84 is 596/525.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    27/50 = 27 × 42/50 × 42 = 1134/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1134/2100 + 1250/2100 = 1134 + 1250/2100 = 2384/2100
  5. 2384/2100 simplified gives 596/525
  6. So, 27/50 + 50/84 = 596/525
    In mixed form: 171/525

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