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Add 30/84 and 96/50

1^st number: 30/84, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

30/84 + 96/50 is 797/350.

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,
   30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   96/50 = 96 × 42/50 × 42 = 4032/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   750/2100 + 4032/2100 = 750 + 4032/2100 = 4782/2100
5. 4782/2100 simplified gives 797/350
6. So, 30/84 + 96/50 = 797/350
   In mixed form: 297/350

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