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Add 84/96 and 70/50

1st number: 84/96, 2nd number: 1 20/50

84/96 + 70/50 is 91/40.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 96 and 50 is 2400

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
    84/96 = 84 × 25/96 × 25 = 2100/2400
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
    70/50 = 70 × 48/50 × 48 = 3360/2400
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2100/2400 + 3360/2400 = 2100 + 3360/2400 = 5460/2400
  5. 5460/2400 simplified gives 91/40
  6. So, 84/96 + 70/50 = 91/40
    In mixed form: 211/40

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