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Add 3/50 and 84/35

1^st number: 3/50, 2^nd number: 2 14/35

3/50 + 84/35 is 123/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 35 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   3/50 = 3 × 7/50 × 7 = 21/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 10 = 350,
   84/35 = 84 × 10/35 × 10 = 840/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   21/350 + 840/350 = 21 + 840/350 = 861/350
5. 861/350 simplified gives 123/50
6. So, 3/50 + 84/35 = 123/50
   In mixed form: 223/50

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