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Add 50/30 and 7/84

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 7/84

50/30 + 7/84 is 7/4.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
   50/30 = 50 × 14/30 × 14 = 700/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   7/84 = 7 × 5/84 × 5 = 35/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   700/420 + 35/420 = 700 + 35/420 = 735/420
5. 735/420 simplified gives 7/4
6. So, 50/30 + 7/84 = 7/4
   In mixed form: 13/4

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