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Add 50/64 and 5/84

50/64 + 5/84 is 565/672.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 64 and 84 is 1344
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1344
2. For the 1st fraction, since 64 × 21 = 1344,
   50/64 = 50 × 21/64 × 21 = 1050/1344
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 16 = 1344,
   5/84 = 5 × 16/84 × 16 = 80/1344
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/1344 + 80/1344 = 1050 + 80/1344 = 1130/1344
5. 1130/1344 simplified gives 565/672
6. So, 50/64 + 5/84 = 565/672

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