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Add 5/84 and 50/28

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 1 22/28

5/84 + 50/28 is 155/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 28 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   5/84 = 5 × 1/84 × 1 = 5/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/84 + 150/84 = 5 + 150/84 = 155/84
5. So, 5/84 + 50/28 = 155/84
   In mixed form: 171/84

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