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Add 50/28 and 15/84

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 15/84

50/28 + 15/84 is 55/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   50/28 = 50 × 3/28 × 3 = 150/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   15/84 = 15 × 1/84 × 1 = 15/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/84 + 15/84 = 150 + 15/84 = 165/84
5. 165/84 simplified gives 55/28
6. So, 50/28 + 15/84 = 55/28
   In mixed form: 127/28

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