Add 50/10 and 6/84, Solve 5 0/10 + 6/84 as a fraction

Add 50/10 and 6/84

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 6/84

50/10 + 6/84 is 71/14.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
50/10 = 50 × 42/10 × 42 = 2100/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
6/84 = 6 × 5/84 × 5 = 30/420
Add the two like fractions:
2100/420 + 30/420 = 2100 + 30/420 = 2130/420
2130/420 simplified gives 71/14
So, 50/10 + 6/84 = 71/14
In mixed form: 51/14

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