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Add 84/14 and 50/72

1st number: 6 0/14, 2nd number: 50/72

84/14 + 50/72 is 241/36.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 14 and 72 is 504

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
    84/14 = 84 × 36/14 × 36 = 3024/504
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
    50/72 = 50 × 7/72 × 7 = 350/504
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    3024/504 + 350/504 = 3024 + 350/504 = 3374/504
  5. 3374/504 simplified gives 241/36
  6. So, 84/14 + 50/72 = 241/36
    In mixed form: 625/36

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