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Add 18/50 and 84/60

1^st number: 18/50, 2^nd number: 1 24/60

18/50 + 84/60 is 44/25.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   18/50 = 18 × 6/50 × 6 = 108/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   84/60 = 84 × 5/60 × 5 = 420/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   108/300 + 420/300 = 108 + 420/300 = 528/300
5. 528/300 simplified gives 44/25
6. So, 18/50 + 84/60 = 44/25
   In mixed form: 119/25

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