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Add 84/24 and 42/50

1^st number: 3 12/24, 2^nd number: 42/50

84/24 + 42/50 is 217/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 24 and 50 is 600
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 600
2. For the 1st fraction, since 24 × 25 = 600,
   84/24 = 84 × 25/24 × 25 = 2100/600
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 12 = 600,
   42/50 = 42 × 12/50 × 12 = 504/600
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/600 + 504/600 = 2100 + 504/600 = 2604/600
5. 2604/600 simplified gives 217/50
6. So, 84/24 + 42/50 = 217/50
   In mixed form: 417/50

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