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Add 50/84 and 50/9

1st number: 50/84, 2nd number: 5 5/9

50/84 + 50/9 is 775/126.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 9 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 9 × 28 = 252,
    50/9 = 50 × 28/9 × 28 = 1400/252
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    150/252 + 1400/252 = 150 + 1400/252 = 1550/252
  5. 1550/252 simplified gives 775/126
  6. So, 50/84 + 50/9 = 775/126
    In mixed form: 619/126

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