Add 50/84 and 28/16, Solve 50/84 + 1 12/16 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 28/16

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 1 12/16

50/84 + 28/16 is 197/84.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 16 is 336

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
50/84 = 50 × 4/84 × 4 = 200/336
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
28/16 = 28 × 21/16 × 21 = 588/336
Add the two like fractions:
200/336 + 588/336 = 200 + 588/336 = 788/336
788/336 simplified gives 197/84
So, 50/84 + 28/16 = 197/84
In mixed form: 229/84

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