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Add 50/32 and 50/84

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 50/84

50/32 + 50/84 is 725/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 32 and 84 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   50/84 = 50 × 8/84 × 8 = 400/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/672 + 400/672 = 1050 + 400/672 = 1450/672
5. 1450/672 simplified gives 725/336
6. So, 50/32 + 50/84 = 725/336
   In mixed form: 253/336

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