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Add 50/84 and 50/3

1^st number: 50/84, 2^nd number: 16 2/3

50/84 + 50/3 is 725/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 3 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 3 × 28 = 84,
   50/3 = 50 × 28/3 × 28 = 1400/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/84 + 1400/84 = 50 + 1400/84 = 1450/84
5. 1450/84 simplified gives 725/42
6. So, 50/84 + 50/3 = 725/42
   In mixed form: 1711/42

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