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Add 5/84 and 50/8

1^st number: 5/84, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

5/84 + 50/8 is 265/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   5/84 = 5 × 2/84 × 2 = 10/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   10/168 + 1050/168 = 10 + 1050/168 = 1060/168
5. 1060/168 simplified gives 265/42
6. So, 5/84 + 50/8 = 265/42
   In mixed form: 613/42

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