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Add 50/84 and 42/75

50/84 + 42/75 is 1213/1050.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 75 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   50/84 = 50 × 25/84 × 25 = 1250/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 28 = 2100,
   42/75 = 42 × 28/75 × 28 = 1176/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/2100 + 1176/2100 = 1250 + 1176/2100 = 2426/2100
5. 2426/2100 simplified gives 1213/1050
6. So, 50/84 + 42/75 = 1213/1050
   In mixed form: 1163/1050

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