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Add 72/50 and 10/84

1st number: 1 22/50, 2nd number: 10/84

72/50 + 10/84 is 1637/1050.

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,
    72/50 = 72 × 42/50 × 42 = 3024/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    10/84 = 10 × 25/84 × 25 = 250/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/2100 + 250/2100 = 3024 + 250/2100 = 3274/2100
  5. 3274/2100 simplified gives 1637/1050
  6. So, 72/50 + 10/84 = 1637/1050
    In mixed form: 1587/1050

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