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Add 4/84 and 35/50

4/84 + 35/50 is 157/210.

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,
    4/84 = 4 × 25/84 × 25 = 100/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    35/50 = 35 × 42/50 × 42 = 1470/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/2100 + 1470/2100 = 100 + 1470/2100 = 1570/2100
  5. 1570/2100 simplified gives 157/210
  6. So, 4/84 + 35/50 = 157/210

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