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Add 50/84 and 60/72

50/84 + 60/72 is 10/7.

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,
    60/72 = 60 × 7/72 × 7 = 420/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    300/504 + 420/504 = 300 + 420/504 = 720/504
  5. 720/504 simplified gives 10/7
  6. So, 50/84 + 60/72 = 10/7
    In mixed form: 13/7

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