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Add 84/56 and 50/84

1st number: 1 28/56, 2nd number: 50/84

84/56 + 50/84 is 44/21.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 56 and 84 is 168

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
    84/56 = 84 × 3/56 × 3 = 252/168
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
    50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    252/168 + 100/168 = 252 + 100/168 = 352/168
  5. 352/168 simplified gives 44/21
  6. So, 84/56 + 50/84 = 44/21
    In mixed form: 22/21

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