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Add 75/16 and 50/84

1st number: 4 11/16, 2nd number: 50/84

75/16 + 50/84 is 1775/336.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 16 and 84 is 336

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
    75/16 = 75 × 21/16 × 21 = 1575/336
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
    50/84 = 50 × 4/84 × 4 = 200/336
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1575/336 + 200/336 = 1575 + 200/336 = 1775/336
  5. So, 75/16 + 50/84 = 1775/336
    In mixed form: 595/336

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