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Add 5/50 and 60/84

5/50 + 60/84 is 57/70.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   5/50 = 5 × 42/50 × 42 = 210/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   60/84 = 60 × 25/84 × 25 = 1500/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   210/2100 + 1500/2100 = 210 + 1500/2100 = 1710/2100
5. 1710/2100 simplified gives 57/70
6. So, 5/50 + 60/84 = 57/70

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