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Add 28/84 and 36/50

28/84 + 36/50 is 79/75.

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,
    28/84 = 28 × 25/84 × 25 = 700/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/2100 + 1512/2100 = 700 + 1512/2100 = 2212/2100
  5. 2212/2100 simplified gives 79/75
  6. So, 28/84 + 36/50 = 79/75
    In mixed form: 14/75

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