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Add 8/84 and 60/50

1^st number: 8/84, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

8/84 + 60/50 is 136/105.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   8/84 = 8 × 25/84 × 25 = 200/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   60/50 = 60 × 42/50 × 42 = 2520/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   200/2100 + 2520/2100 = 200 + 2520/2100 = 2720/2100
5. 2720/2100 simplified gives 136/105
6. So, 8/84 + 60/50 = 136/105
   In mixed form: 131/105

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