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Add 84/50 and 4/54

1st number: 1 34/50, 2nd number: 4/54

84/50 + 4/54 is 1184/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    84/50 = 84 × 27/50 × 27 = 2268/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2268/1350 + 100/1350 = 2268 + 100/1350 = 2368/1350
  5. 2368/1350 simplified gives 1184/675
  6. So, 84/50 + 4/54 = 1184/675
    In mixed form: 1509/675

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