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Add 50/16 and 15/84

1^st number: 3 2/16, 2^nd number: 15/84

50/16 + 15/84 is 185/56.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 84 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   50/16 = 50 × 21/16 × 21 = 1050/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   15/84 = 15 × 4/84 × 4 = 60/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/336 + 60/336 = 1050 + 60/336 = 1110/336
5. 1110/336 simplified gives 185/56
6. So, 50/16 + 15/84 = 185/56
   In mixed form: 317/56

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