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Add 50/84 and 4/54

50/84 + 4/54 is 253/378.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 54 is 756

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
    50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
    4/54 = 4 × 14/54 × 14 = 56/756
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/756 + 56/756 = 450 + 56/756 = 506/756
  5. 506/756 simplified gives 253/378
  6. So, 50/84 + 4/54 = 253/378

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