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Add 15/84 and 48/50

15/84 + 48/50 is 797/700.

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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,
   15/84 = 15 × 25/84 × 25 = 375/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   48/50 = 48 × 42/50 × 42 = 2016/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   375/2100 + 2016/2100 = 375 + 2016/2100 = 2391/2100
5. 2391/2100 simplified gives 797/700
6. So, 15/84 + 48/50 = 797/700
   In mixed form: 197/700

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