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Add 84/15 and 35/50

1^st number: 5 9/15, 2^nd number: 35/50

84/15 + 35/50 is 63/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   84/15 = 84 × 10/15 × 10 = 840/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   35/50 = 35 × 3/50 × 3 = 105/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   840/150 + 105/150 = 840 + 105/150 = 945/150
5. 945/150 simplified gives 63/10
6. So, 84/15 + 35/50 = 63/10
   In mixed form: 63/10

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