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Add 5/50 and 84/28

1^st number: 5/50, 2^nd number: 3 0/28

5/50 + 84/28 is 31/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   5/50 = 5 × 14/50 × 14 = 70/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   84/28 = 84 × 25/28 × 25 = 2100/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   70/700 + 2100/700 = 70 + 2100/700 = 2170/700
5. 2170/700 simplified gives 31/10
6. So, 5/50 + 84/28 = 31/10
   In mixed form: 31/10

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