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Add 50/18 and 40/84

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 40/84

50/18 + 40/84 is 205/63.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   50/18 = 50 × 14/18 × 14 = 700/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   40/84 = 40 × 3/84 × 3 = 120/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/252 + 120/252 = 700 + 120/252 = 820/252
5. 820/252 simplified gives 205/63
6. So, 50/18 + 40/84 = 205/63
   In mixed form: 316/63

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