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Add 84/20 and 35/50

1st number: 4 4/20, 2nd number: 35/50

84/20 + 35/50 is 49/10.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 20 and 50 is 100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 5 = 100,
    84/20 = 84 × 5/20 × 5 = 420/100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 2 = 100,
    35/50 = 35 × 2/50 × 2 = 70/100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    420/100 + 70/100 = 420 + 70/100 = 490/100
  5. 490/100 simplified gives 49/10
  6. So, 84/20 + 35/50 = 49/10
    In mixed form: 49/10

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