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Add 50/84 and 4/50

50/84 + 4/50 is 709/1050.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    4/50 = 4 × 42/50 × 42 = 168/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/2100 + 168/2100 = 1250 + 168/2100 = 1418/2100
  5. 1418/2100 simplified gives 709/1050
  6. So, 50/84 + 4/50 = 709/1050

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