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Add 84/6 and 7/50

1st number: 14 0/6, 2nd number: 7/50

84/6 + 7/50 is 707/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 6 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
    84/6 = 84 × 25/6 × 25 = 2100/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/150 + 21/150 = 2100 + 21/150 = 2121/150
  5. 2121/150 simplified gives 707/50
  6. So, 84/6 + 7/50 = 707/50
    In mixed form: 147/50

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