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Add 84/36 and 42/50

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 42/50

84/36 + 42/50 is 238/75.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
   84/36 = 84 × 25/36 × 25 = 2100/900
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
   42/50 = 42 × 18/50 × 18 = 756/900
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/900 + 756/900 = 2100 + 756/900 = 2856/900
5. 2856/900 simplified gives 238/75
6. So, 84/36 + 42/50 = 238/75
   In mixed form: 313/75

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