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Add 8/14 and 50/84

8/14 + 50/84 is 7/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 14 and 84 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 14 × 6 = 84,
   8/14 = 8 × 6/14 × 6 = 48/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   50/84 = 50 × 1/84 × 1 = 50/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   48/84 + 50/84 = 48 + 50/84 = 98/84
5. 98/84 simplified gives 7/6
6. So, 8/14 + 50/84 = 7/6
   In mixed form: 11/6

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