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Add 3/84 and 56/50

1st number: 3/84, 2nd number: 1 6/50

3/84 + 56/50 is 809/700.

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,
    3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    56/50 = 56 × 42/50 × 42 = 2352/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    75/2100 + 2352/2100 = 75 + 2352/2100 = 2427/2100
  5. 2427/2100 simplified gives 809/700
  6. So, 3/84 + 56/50 = 809/700
    In mixed form: 1109/700

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