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Add 50/84 and 27/72

50/84 + 27/72 is 163/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 72 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 6 = 504,
   50/84 = 50 × 6/84 × 6 = 300/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   27/72 = 27 × 7/72 × 7 = 189/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/504 + 189/504 = 300 + 189/504 = 489/504
5. 489/504 simplified gives 163/168
6. So, 50/84 + 27/72 = 163/168

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