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Add 90/84 and 6/50

1st number: 1 6/84, 2nd number: 6/50

90/84 + 6/50 is 417/350.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
    90/84 = 90 × 25/84 × 25 = 2250/2100
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
    6/50 = 6 × 42/50 × 42 = 252/2100
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2250/2100 + 252/2100 = 2250 + 252/2100 = 2502/2100
  5. 2502/2100 simplified gives 417/350
  6. So, 90/84 + 6/50 = 417/350
    In mixed form: 167/350

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