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Add 84/36 and 50/80

1^st number: 2 12/36, 2^nd number: 50/80

84/36 + 50/80 is 71/24.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 36 and 80 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 20 = 720,
   84/36 = 84 × 20/36 × 20 = 1680/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 9 = 720,
   50/80 = 50 × 9/80 × 9 = 450/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/720 + 450/720 = 1680 + 450/720 = 2130/720
5. 2130/720 simplified gives 71/24
6. So, 84/36 + 50/80 = 71/24
   In mixed form: 223/24

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