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Add 84/50 and 42/14

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 3 0/14

84/50 + 42/14 is 117/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 14 is 350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
   84/50 = 84 × 7/50 × 7 = 588/350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 25 = 350,
   42/14 = 42 × 25/14 × 25 = 1050/350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/350 + 1050/350 = 588 + 1050/350 = 1638/350
5. 1638/350 simplified gives 117/25
6. So, 84/50 + 42/14 = 117/25
   In mixed form: 417/25

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