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Add 84/16 and 35/50

1^st number: 5 4/16, 2^nd number: 35/50

84/16 + 35/50 is 119/20.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 16 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 16 × 25 = 400,
   84/16 = 84 × 25/16 × 25 = 2100/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   35/50 = 35 × 8/50 × 8 = 280/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/400 + 280/400 = 2100 + 280/400 = 2380/400
5. 2380/400 simplified gives 119/20
6. So, 84/16 + 35/50 = 119/20
   In mixed form: 519/20

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