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Add 50/8 and 20/84

1st number: 6 2/8, 2nd number: 20/84

50/8 + 20/84 is 545/84.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 8 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
    50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    20/84 = 20 × 2/84 × 2 = 40/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1050/168 + 40/168 = 1050 + 40/168 = 1090/168
  5. 1090/168 simplified gives 545/84
  6. So, 50/8 + 20/84 = 545/84
    In mixed form: 641/84

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