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Add 50/84 and 21/24

50/84 + 21/24 is 247/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 24 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 24 × 7 = 168,
   21/24 = 21 × 7/24 × 7 = 147/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/168 + 147/168 = 100 + 147/168 = 247/168
5. So, 50/84 + 21/24 = 247/168
   In mixed form: 179/168

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