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Add 50/84 and 28/70

50/84 + 28/70 is 209/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   28/70 = 28 × 6/70 × 6 = 168/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/420 + 168/420 = 250 + 168/420 = 418/420
5. 418/420 simplified gives 209/210
6. So, 50/84 + 28/70 = 209/210

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