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Add 30/84 and 50/5

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 10 0/5

30/84 + 50/5 is 145/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 5 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   30/84 = 30 × 5/84 × 5 = 150/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 84 = 420,
   50/5 = 50 × 84/5 × 84 = 4200/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/420 + 4200/420 = 150 + 4200/420 = 4350/420
5. 4350/420 simplified gives 145/14
6. So, 30/84 + 50/5 = 145/14
   In mixed form: 105/14

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