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Add 50/32 and 75/84

1^st number: 1 18/32, 2^nd number: 75/84

50/32 + 75/84 is 275/112.

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,
   75/84 = 75 × 8/84 × 8 = 600/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/672 + 600/672 = 1050 + 600/672 = 1650/672
5. 1650/672 simplified gives 275/112
6. So, 50/32 + 75/84 = 275/112
   In mixed form: 251/112

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