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Add 50/6 and 2/84

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 2/84

50/6 + 2/84 is 117/14.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 84 is 84

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
    50/6 = 50 × 14/6 × 14 = 700/84
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
    2/84 = 2 × 1/84 × 1 = 2/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/84 + 2/84 = 700 + 2/84 = 702/84
  5. 702/84 simplified gives 117/14
  6. So, 50/6 + 2/84 = 117/14
    In mixed form: 85/14

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