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Add 50/75 and 3/84

50/75 + 3/84 is 59/84.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 75 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   50/75 = 50 × 28/75 × 28 = 1400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   3/84 = 3 × 25/84 × 25 = 75/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2100 + 75/2100 = 1400 + 75/2100 = 1475/2100
5. 1475/2100 simplified gives 59/84
6. So, 50/75 + 3/84 = 59/84

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