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Add 84/18 and 60/50

1^st number: 4 12/18, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

84/18 + 60/50 is 88/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   84/18 = 84 × 25/18 × 25 = 2100/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/450 + 540/450 = 2100 + 540/450 = 2640/450
5. 2640/450 simplified gives 88/15
6. So, 84/18 + 60/50 = 88/15
   In mixed form: 513/15

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