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Add 84/49 and 50/72

1^st number: 1 35/49, 2^nd number: 50/72

84/49 + 50/72 is 607/252.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 49 and 72 is 3528
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3528
2. For the 1st fraction, since 49 × 72 = 3528,
   84/49 = 84 × 72/49 × 72 = 6048/3528
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 49 = 3528,
   50/72 = 50 × 49/72 × 49 = 2450/3528
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6048/3528 + 2450/3528 = 6048 + 2450/3528 = 8498/3528
5. 8498/3528 simplified gives 607/252
6. So, 84/49 + 50/72 = 607/252
   In mixed form: 2103/252

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