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Add 50/84 and 6/50

50/84 + 6/50 is 751/1050.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 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 50 × 42 = 2100,
   6/50 = 6 × 42/50 × 42 = 252/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/2100 + 252/2100 = 1250 + 252/2100 = 1502/2100
5. 1502/2100 simplified gives 751/1050
6. So, 50/84 + 6/50 = 751/1050

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