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Add 36/84 and 50/42

1^st number: 36/84, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

36/84 + 50/42 is 34/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 42 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   36/84 = 36 × 1/84 × 1 = 36/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 2 = 84,
   50/42 = 50 × 2/42 × 2 = 100/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   36/84 + 100/84 = 36 + 100/84 = 136/84
5. 136/84 simplified gives 34/21
6. So, 36/84 + 50/42 = 34/21
   In mixed form: 113/21

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