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Add 50/10 and 28/84

1^st number: 5 0/10, 2^nd number: 28/84

50/10 + 28/84 is 16/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 42 = 420,
   50/10 = 50 × 42/10 × 42 = 2100/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   28/84 = 28 × 5/84 × 5 = 140/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/420 + 140/420 = 2100 + 140/420 = 2240/420
5. 2240/420 simplified gives 16/3
6. So, 50/10 + 28/84 = 16/3
   In mixed form: 51/3

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