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Add 72/35 and 50/84

1^st number: 2 2/35, 2^nd number: 50/84

72/35 + 50/84 is 557/210.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 35 and 84 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 12 = 420,
   72/35 = 72 × 12/35 × 12 = 864/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   864/420 + 250/420 = 864 + 250/420 = 1114/420
5. 1114/420 simplified gives 557/210
6. So, 72/35 + 50/84 = 557/210
   In mixed form: 2137/210

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