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Add 50/84 and 49/8

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 6 1/8

50/84 + 49/8 is 1129/168.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 2 = 168,
   50/84 = 50 × 2/84 × 2 = 100/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   49/8 = 49 × 21/8 × 21 = 1029/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   100/168 + 1029/168 = 100 + 1029/168 = 1129/168
5. So, 50/84 + 49/8 = 1129/168
   In mixed form: 6121/168

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