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Add 50/84 and 40/30

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/30

50/84 + 40/30 is 27/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 30 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 30 × 14 = 420,
   40/30 = 40 × 14/30 × 14 = 560/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/420 + 560/420 = 250 + 560/420 = 810/420
5. 810/420 simplified gives 27/14
6. So, 50/84 + 40/30 = 27/14
   In mixed form: 113/14

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