Add 50/84 and 6/9, Solve 50/84 + 6/9 as a fraction

Add 50/84 and 6/9

50/84 + 6/9 is 53/42.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
6/9 = 6 × 28/9 × 28 = 168/252
Add the two like fractions:
150/252 + 168/252 = 150 + 168/252 = 318/252
318/252 simplified gives 53/42
So, 50/84 + 6/9 = 53/42
In mixed form: 111/42

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