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Add 84/50 and 2/84

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 2/84

84/50 + 2/84 is 1789/1050.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   84/50 = 84 × 42/50 × 42 = 3528/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   2/84 = 2 × 25/84 × 25 = 50/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3528/2100 + 50/2100 = 3528 + 50/2100 = 3578/2100
5. 3578/2100 simplified gives 1789/1050
6. So, 84/50 + 2/84 = 1789/1050
   In mixed form: 1739/1050

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