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Add 50/84 and 20/18

1st number: 50/84, 2nd number: 1 2/18

50/84 + 20/18 is 215/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 18 is 252

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
    50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
    20/18 = 20 × 14/18 × 14 = 280/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/252 + 280/252 = 150 + 280/252 = 430/252
  5. 430/252 simplified gives 215/126
  6. So, 50/84 + 20/18 = 215/126
    In mixed form: 189/126

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