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Add 50/72 and 8/84

50/72 + 8/84 is 199/252.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 72 and 84 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    8/84 = 8 × 6/84 × 6 = 48/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/504 + 48/504 = 350 + 48/504 = 398/504
  5. 398/504 simplified gives 199/252
  6. So, 50/72 + 8/84 = 199/252

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