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Add 5/84 and 50/54

5/84 + 50/54 is 745/756.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    5/84 = 5 × 9/84 × 9 = 45/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    50/54 = 50 × 14/54 × 14 = 700/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    45/756 + 700/756 = 45 + 700/756 = 745/756
  5. So, 5/84 + 50/54 = 745/756

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