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Add 45/2 and 50/84

1^st number: 22 1/2, 2^nd number: 50/84

45/2 + 50/84 is 485/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   45/2 = 45 × 42/2 × 42 = 1890/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1890/84 + 50/84 = 1890 + 50/84 = 1940/84
5. 1940/84 simplified gives 485/21
6. So, 45/2 + 50/84 = 485/21
   In mixed form: 232/21

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