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Add 84/9 and 21/50

1st number: 9 3/9, 2nd number: 21/50

84/9 + 21/50 is 1463/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 9 and 50 is 450

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
    84/9 = 84 × 50/9 × 50 = 4200/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    21/50 = 21 × 9/50 × 9 = 189/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    4200/450 + 189/450 = 4200 + 189/450 = 4389/450
  5. 4389/450 simplified gives 1463/150
  6. So, 84/9 + 21/50 = 1463/150
    In mixed form: 9113/150

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