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Add 84/50 and 21/96

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 21/96

84/50 + 21/96 is 1519/800.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 96 is 2400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 48 = 2400,
   84/50 = 84 × 48/50 × 48 = 4032/2400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 96 × 25 = 2400,
   21/96 = 21 × 25/96 × 25 = 525/2400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   4032/2400 + 525/2400 = 4032 + 525/2400 = 4557/2400
5. 4557/2400 simplified gives 1519/800
6. So, 84/50 + 21/96 = 1519/800
   In mixed form: 1719/800

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