Add 54/50 and 50/84, Solve 1 4/50 + 50/84 as a fraction

Add 54/50 and 50/84

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 50/84

54/50 + 50/84 is 1759/1050.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
54/50 = 54 × 42/50 × 42 = 2268/2100
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100
Add the two like fractions:
2268/2100 + 1250/2100 = 2268 + 1250/2100 = 3518/2100
3518/2100 simplified gives 1759/1050
So, 54/50 + 50/84 = 1759/1050
In mixed form: 1709/1050

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