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Add 45/50 and 35/84

45/50 + 35/84 is 79/60.

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,
    45/50 = 45 × 42/50 × 42 = 1890/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    35/84 = 35 × 25/84 × 25 = 875/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1890/2100 + 875/2100 = 1890 + 875/2100 = 2765/2100
  5. 2765/2100 simplified gives 79/60
  6. So, 45/50 + 35/84 = 79/60
    In mixed form: 119/60

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