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Add 84/50 and 1/3

1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 1/3

84/50 + 1/3 is 151/75.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 3 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
    1/3 = 1 × 50/3 × 50 = 50/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/150 + 50/150 = 252 + 50/150 = 302/150
  5. 302/150 simplified gives 151/75
  6. So, 84/50 + 1/3 = 151/75
    In mixed form: 21/75

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