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Add 84/50 and 16/36

1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 16/36

84/50 + 16/36 is 478/225.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 36 is 900

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
    84/50 = 84 × 18/50 × 18 = 1512/900
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
    16/36 = 16 × 25/36 × 25 = 400/900
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1512/900 + 400/900 = 1512 + 400/900 = 1912/900
  5. 1912/900 simplified gives 478/225
  6. So, 84/50 + 16/36 = 478/225
    In mixed form: 228/225

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