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Add 72/7 and 84/50

1^st number: 10 2/7, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

72/7 + 84/50 is 2094/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
   72/7 = 72 × 50/7 × 50 = 3600/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3600/350 + 588/350 = 3600 + 588/350 = 4188/350
5. 4188/350 simplified gives 2094/175
6. So, 72/7 + 84/50 = 2094/175
   In mixed form: 11169/175

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