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Add 72/50 and 20/84

1^st number: 1 22/50, 2^nd number: 20/84

72/50 + 20/84 is 881/525.

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,
   72/50 = 72 × 42/50 × 42 = 3024/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   20/84 = 20 × 25/84 × 25 = 500/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/2100 + 500/2100 = 3024 + 500/2100 = 3524/2100
5. 3524/2100 simplified gives 881/525
6. So, 72/50 + 20/84 = 881/525
   In mixed form: 1356/525

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