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Add 50/96 and 5/84

50/96 + 5/84 is 65/112.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 84 is 672

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 7 = 672,
    50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
    5/84 = 5 × 8/84 × 8 = 40/672
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    350/672 + 40/672 = 350 + 40/672 = 390/672
  5. 390/672 simplified gives 65/112
  6. So, 50/96 + 5/84 = 65/112

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