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Add 50/2 and 90/84

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 6/84

50/2 + 90/84 is 365/14.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 42 = 84,
   50/2 = 50 × 42/2 × 42 = 2100/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   90/84 = 90 × 1/84 × 1 = 90/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/84 + 90/84 = 2100 + 90/84 = 2190/84
5. 2190/84 simplified gives 365/14
6. So, 50/2 + 90/84 = 365/14
   In mixed form: 261/14

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