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Add 84/21 and 35/50

1^st number: 4 0/21, 2^nd number: 35/50

84/21 + 35/50 is 47/10.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   84/21 = 84 × 50/21 × 50 = 4200/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   35/50 = 35 × 21/50 × 21 = 735/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4200/1050 + 735/1050 = 4200 + 735/1050 = 4935/1050
5. 4935/1050 simplified gives 47/10
6. So, 84/21 + 35/50 = 47/10
   In mixed form: 47/10

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