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Add 56/84 and 36/50

56/84 + 36/50 is 104/75.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   56/84 = 56 × 25/84 × 25 = 1400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   36/50 = 36 × 42/50 × 42 = 1512/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1400/2100 + 1512/2100 = 1400 + 1512/2100 = 2912/2100
5. 2912/2100 simplified gives 104/75
6. So, 56/84 + 36/50 = 104/75
   In mixed form: 129/75

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