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Add 50/84 and 16/35

50/84 + 16/35 is 221/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 35 is 420

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
    50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
    16/35 = 16 × 12/35 × 12 = 192/420
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/420 + 192/420 = 250 + 192/420 = 442/420
  5. 442/420 simplified gives 221/210
  6. So, 50/84 + 16/35 = 221/210
    In mixed form: 111/210

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