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Add 84/50 and 18/56

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 18/56

84/50 + 18/56 is 1401/700.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 56 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   84/50 = 84 × 28/50 × 28 = 2352/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   18/56 = 18 × 25/56 × 25 = 450/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2352/1400 + 450/1400 = 2352 + 450/1400 = 2802/1400
5. 2802/1400 simplified gives 1401/700
6. So, 84/50 + 18/56 = 1401/700
   In mixed form: 21/700

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