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Add 10/84 and 50/24

1^st number: 10/84, 2^nd number: 2 2/24

10/84 + 50/24 is 185/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   10/84 = 10 × 2/84 × 2 = 20/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   50/24 = 50 × 7/24 × 7 = 350/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   20/168 + 350/168 = 20 + 350/168 = 370/168
5. 370/168 simplified gives 185/84
6. So, 10/84 + 50/24 = 185/84
   In mixed form: 217/84

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