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Add 24/84 and 84/50

1^st number: 24/84, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

24/84 + 84/50 is 344/175.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   24/84 = 24 × 25/84 × 25 = 600/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   84/50 = 84 × 42/50 × 42 = 3528/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   600/2100 + 3528/2100 = 600 + 3528/2100 = 4128/2100
5. 4128/2100 simplified gives 344/175
6. So, 24/84 + 84/50 = 344/175
   In mixed form: 1169/175

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