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Add 7/50 and 84/80

1^st number: 7/50, 2^nd number: 1 4/80

7/50 + 84/80 is 119/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   7/50 = 7 × 8/50 × 8 = 56/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   84/80 = 84 × 5/80 × 5 = 420/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   56/400 + 420/400 = 56 + 420/400 = 476/400
5. 476/400 simplified gives 119/100
6. So, 7/50 + 84/80 = 119/100
   In mixed form: 119/100

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