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Add 60/50 and 1/84

1st number: 1 10/50, 2nd number: 1/84

60/50 + 1/84 is 509/420.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    60/50 = 60 × 42/50 × 42 = 2520/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    1/84 = 1 × 25/84 × 25 = 25/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2520/2100 + 25/2100 = 2520 + 25/2100 = 2545/2100
  5. 2545/2100 simplified gives 509/420
  6. So, 60/50 + 1/84 = 509/420
    In mixed form: 189/420

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