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Add 5/10 and 5/84

5/10 + 5/84 is 47/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 84 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
    5/10 = 5 × 42/10 × 42 = 210/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    5/84 = 5 × 5/84 × 5 = 25/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/420 + 25/420 = 210 + 25/420 = 235/420
  5. 235/420 simplified gives 47/84
  6. So, 5/10 + 5/84 = 47/84

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