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Add 5/84 and 50/4

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

5/84 + 50/4 is 1055/84.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 4 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 4 × 21 = 84,
   50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   5/84 + 1050/84 = 5 + 1050/84 = 1055/84
5. So, 5/84 + 50/4 = 1055/84
   In mixed form: 1247/84

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