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Add 8/84 and 50/7

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 7 1/7

8/84 + 50/7 is 152/21.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 7 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 1 = 84,
   8/84 = 8 × 1/84 × 1 = 8/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 7 × 12 = 84,
   50/7 = 50 × 12/7 × 12 = 600/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   8/84 + 600/84 = 8 + 600/84 = 608/84
5. 608/84 simplified gives 152/21
6. So, 8/84 + 50/7 = 152/21
   In mixed form: 75/21

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