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Add 3/84 and 50/25

1^st number: 3/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

3/84 + 50/25 is 57/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/2100 + 4200/2100 = 75 + 4200/2100 = 4275/2100
5. 4275/2100 simplified gives 57/28
6. So, 3/84 + 50/25 = 57/28
   In mixed form: 21/28

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