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Add 60/50 and 25/84

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 25/84

60/50 + 25/84 is 629/420.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   60/50 = 60 × 42/50 × 42 = 2520/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   25/84 = 25 × 25/84 × 25 = 625/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2520/2100 + 625/2100 = 2520 + 625/2100 = 3145/2100
5. 3145/2100 simplified gives 629/420
6. So, 60/50 + 25/84 = 629/420
   In mixed form: 1209/420

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