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Add 36/84 and 45/50

36/84 + 45/50 is 93/70.

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,
    36/84 = 36 × 25/84 × 25 = 900/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    45/50 = 45 × 42/50 × 42 = 1890/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/2100 + 1890/2100 = 900 + 1890/2100 = 2790/2100
  5. 2790/2100 simplified gives 93/70
  6. So, 36/84 + 45/50 = 93/70
    In mixed form: 123/70

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