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Add 50/84 and 50/25

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

50/84 + 50/25 is 109/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 25 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 25 × 84 = 2100,
   50/25 = 50 × 84/25 × 84 = 4200/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/2100 + 4200/2100 = 1250 + 4200/2100 = 5450/2100
5. 5450/2100 simplified gives 109/42
6. So, 50/84 + 50/25 = 109/42
   In mixed form: 225/42

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