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Add 1/50 and 84/60

1^st number: 1/50, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

1/50 + 84/60 is 71/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   84/60 = 84 × 5/60 × 5 = 420/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/300 + 420/300 = 6 + 420/300 = 426/300
5. 426/300 simplified gives 71/50
6. So, 1/50 + 84/60 = 71/50
   In mixed form: 121/50

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