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Add 50/25 and 20/84

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 20/84

50/25 + 20/84 is 47/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 84 = 2100,
   50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/2100 + 500/2100 = 4200 + 500/2100 = 4700/2100
5. 4700/2100 simplified gives 47/21
6. So, 50/25 + 20/84 = 47/21
   In mixed form: 25/21

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