Add 50/18 and 4/84, Solve 2 14/18 + 4/84 as a fraction

Add 50/18 and 4/84

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 4/84

50/18 + 4/84 is 178/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
4/84 = 4 × 3/84 × 3 = 12/252
Add the two like fractions:
700/252 + 12/252 = 700 + 12/252 = 712/252
712/252 simplified gives 178/63
So, 50/18 + 4/84 = 178/63
In mixed form: 252/63

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