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Add 50/84 and 28/72

50/84 + 28/72 is 62/63.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
    50/84 = 50 × 6/84 × 6 = 300/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    28/72 = 28 × 7/72 × 7 = 196/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/504 + 196/504 = 300 + 196/504 = 496/504
  5. 496/504 simplified gives 62/63
  6. So, 50/84 + 28/72 = 62/63

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