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Add 6/84 and 3/50

6/84 + 3/50 is 23/175.

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,
   6/84 = 6 × 25/84 × 25 = 150/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   3/50 = 3 × 42/50 × 42 = 126/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/2100 + 126/2100 = 150 + 126/2100 = 276/2100
5. 276/2100 simplified gives 23/175
6. So, 6/84 + 3/50 = 23/175

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