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Add 50/8 and 75/84

1^st number: 6 2/8, 2^nd number: 75/84

50/8 + 75/84 is 50/7.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 8 and 84 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   75/84 = 75 × 2/84 × 2 = 150/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1050/168 + 150/168 = 1050 + 150/168 = 1200/168
5. 1200/168 simplified gives 50/7
6. So, 50/8 + 75/84 = 50/7
   In mixed form: 71/7

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