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Add 50/84 and 6/7

50/84 + 6/7 is 61/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 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 7 × 12 = 84,
   6/7 = 6 × 12/7 × 12 = 72/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/84 + 72/84 = 50 + 72/84 = 122/84
5. 122/84 simplified gives 61/42
6. So, 50/84 + 6/7 = 61/42
   In mixed form: 119/42

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