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Add 72/28 and 50/84

1^st number: 2 16/28, 2^nd number: 50/84

72/28 + 50/84 is 19/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 3 = 84,
   72/28 = 72 × 3/28 × 3 = 216/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/84 + 50/84 = 216 + 50/84 = 266/84
5. 266/84 simplified gives 19/6
6. So, 72/28 + 50/84 = 19/6
   In mixed form: 31/6

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