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Add 50/6 and 84/28

1st number: 8 2/6, 2nd number: 3 0/28

50/6 + 84/28 is 34/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 28 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 28 × 3 = 84,
    84/28 = 84 × 3/28 × 3 = 252/84
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    700/84 + 252/84 = 700 + 252/84 = 952/84
  5. 952/84 simplified gives 34/3
  6. So, 50/6 + 84/28 = 34/3
    In mixed form: 111/3

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