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Add 75/50 and 30/84

1^st number: 1 25/50, 2^nd number: 30/84

75/50 + 30/84 is 13/7.

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,
   75/50 = 75 × 42/50 × 42 = 3150/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3150/2100 + 750/2100 = 3150 + 750/2100 = 3900/2100
5. 3900/2100 simplified gives 13/7
6. So, 75/50 + 30/84 = 13/7
   In mixed form: 16/7

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