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Add 50/3 and 6/84

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 6/84

50/3 + 6/84 is 703/42.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
    50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    6/84 = 6 × 1/84 × 1 = 6/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1400/84 + 6/84 = 1400 + 6/84 = 1406/84
  5. 1406/84 simplified gives 703/42
  6. So, 50/3 + 6/84 = 703/42
    In mixed form: 1631/42

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