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Add 50/84 and 50/27

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 1 23/27

50/84 + 50/27 is 925/378.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 27 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 28 = 756,
   50/27 = 50 × 28/27 × 28 = 1400/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/756 + 1400/756 = 450 + 1400/756 = 1850/756
5. 1850/756 simplified gives 925/378
6. So, 50/84 + 50/27 = 925/378
   In mixed form: 2169/378

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