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Add 50/84 and 18/16

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 1 2/16

50/84 + 18/16 is 289/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 16 is 336
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 336
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 4 = 336,
   50/84 = 50 × 4/84 × 4 = 200/336
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 16 × 21 = 336,
   18/16 = 18 × 21/16 × 21 = 378/336
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/336 + 378/336 = 200 + 378/336 = 578/336
5. 578/336 simplified gives 289/168
6. So, 50/84 + 18/16 = 289/168
   In mixed form: 1121/168

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