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Add 84/48 and 14/50

1^st number: 1 36/48, 2^nd number: 14/50

84/48 + 14/50 is 203/100.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200
2. For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
   84/48 = 84 × 25/48 × 25 = 2100/1200
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
   14/50 = 14 × 24/50 × 24 = 336/1200
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1200 + 336/1200 = 2100 + 336/1200 = 2436/1200
5. 2436/1200 simplified gives 203/100
6. So, 84/48 + 14/50 = 203/100
   In mixed form: 23/100

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