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Add 60/50 and 84/9

1^st number: 1 10/50, 2^nd number: 9 3/9

60/50 + 84/9 is 158/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 9 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 9 × 50 = 450,
   84/9 = 84 × 50/9 × 50 = 4200/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/450 + 4200/450 = 540 + 4200/450 = 4740/450
5. 4740/450 simplified gives 158/15
6. So, 60/50 + 84/9 = 158/15
   In mixed form: 108/15

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