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Add 50/84 and 24/27

50/84 + 24/27 is 187/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   24/27 = 24 × 28/27 × 28 = 672/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/756 + 672/756 = 450 + 672/756 = 1122/756
5. 1122/756 simplified gives 187/126
6. So, 50/84 + 24/27 = 187/126
   In mixed form: 161/126

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