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Add 84/50 and 50/42

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 1 8/42

84/50 + 50/42 is 1507/525.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 42 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   84/50 = 84 × 21/50 × 21 = 1764/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   50/42 = 50 × 25/42 × 25 = 1250/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1764/1050 + 1250/1050 = 1764 + 1250/1050 = 3014/1050
5. 3014/1050 simplified gives 1507/525
6. So, 84/50 + 50/42 = 1507/525
   In mixed form: 2457/525

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