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Add 54/84 and 90/50

1st number: 54/84, 2nd number: 1 40/50

54/84 + 90/50 is 171/70.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    90/50 = 90 × 42/50 × 42 = 3780/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1350/2100 + 3780/2100 = 1350 + 3780/2100 = 5130/2100
  5. 5130/2100 simplified gives 171/70
  6. So, 54/84 + 90/50 = 171/70
    In mixed form: 231/70

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