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Add 50/84 and 4/6

50/84 + 4/6 is 53/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 6 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 14 = 84,
   4/6 = 4 × 14/6 × 14 = 56/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/84 + 56/84 = 50 + 56/84 = 106/84
5. 106/84 simplified gives 53/42
6. So, 50/84 + 4/6 = 53/42
   In mixed form: 111/42

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