Add 50/5 and 7/84, Solve 10 0/5 + 7/84 as a fraction

Add 50/5 and 7/84

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 7/84

50/5 + 7/84 is 121/12.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 84 is 420

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420
Add the two like fractions:
4200/420 + 35/420 = 4200 + 35/420 = 4235/420
4235/420 simplified gives 121/12
So, 50/5 + 7/84 = 121/12
In mixed form: 101/12

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