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Add 50/56 and 84/5

1^st number: 50/56, 2^nd number: 16 4/5

50/56 + 84/5 is 2477/140.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 5 is 280
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 280
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 5 = 280,
   50/56 = 50 × 5/56 × 5 = 250/280
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 56 = 280,
   84/5 = 84 × 56/5 × 56 = 4704/280
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/280 + 4704/280 = 250 + 4704/280 = 4954/280
5. 4954/280 simplified gives 2477/140
6. So, 50/56 + 84/5 = 2477/140
   In mixed form: 1797/140

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