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Add 84/50 and 18/6

1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 3 0/6

84/50 + 18/6 is 117/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 6 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 6 × 25 = 150,
    18/6 = 18 × 25/6 × 25 = 450/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/150 + 450/150 = 252 + 450/150 = 702/150
  5. 702/150 simplified gives 117/25
  6. So, 84/50 + 18/6 = 117/25
    In mixed form: 417/25

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