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Add 50/84 and 90/25

1st number: 50/84, 2nd number: 3 15/25

50/84 + 90/25 is 881/210.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 25 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 25 × 84 = 2100,
    90/25 = 90 × 84/25 × 84 = 7560/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1250/2100 + 7560/2100 = 1250 + 7560/2100 = 8810/2100
  5. 8810/2100 simplified gives 881/210
  6. So, 50/84 + 90/25 = 881/210
    In mixed form: 441/210

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