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Add 50/56 and 25/84

50/56 + 25/84 is 25/21.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 3 = 168,
   50/56 = 50 × 3/56 × 3 = 150/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   25/84 = 25 × 2/84 × 2 = 50/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/168 + 50/168 = 150 + 50/168 = 200/168
5. 200/168 simplified gives 25/21
6. So, 50/56 + 25/84 = 25/21
   In mixed form: 14/21

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