Add 50/2 and 7/84, Solve 25 0/2 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 50/2 and 7/84

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 7/84

50/2 + 7/84 is 301/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 84 is 84

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
50/2 = 50 × 42/2 × 42 = 2100/84
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
7/84 = 7 × 1/84 × 1 = 7/84
Add the two like fractions:
2100/84 + 7/84 = 2100 + 7/84 = 2107/84
2107/84 simplified gives 301/12
So, 50/2 + 7/84 = 301/12
In mixed form: 251/12

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