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Add 50/18 and 16/84

1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 16/84

50/18 + 16/84 is 187/63.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 18 and 84 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    16/84 = 16 × 3/84 × 3 = 48/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/252 + 48/252 = 700 + 48/252 = 748/252
  5. 748/252 simplified gives 187/63
  6. So, 50/18 + 16/84 = 187/63
    In mixed form: 261/63

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