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Add 48/5 and 50/84

1st number: 9 3/5, 2nd number: 50/84

48/5 + 50/84 is 2141/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
    48/5 = 48 × 84/5 × 84 = 4032/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4032/420 + 250/420 = 4032 + 250/420 = 4282/420
  5. 4282/420 simplified gives 2141/210
  6. So, 48/5 + 50/84 = 2141/210
    In mixed form: 1041/210

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