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Add 84/50 and 72/28

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 2 16/28

84/50 + 72/28 is 744/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 28 is 700
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 700
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 14 = 700,
   84/50 = 84 × 14/50 × 14 = 1176/700
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 28 × 25 = 700,
   72/28 = 72 × 25/28 × 25 = 1800/700
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1176/700 + 1800/700 = 1176 + 1800/700 = 2976/700
5. 2976/700 simplified gives 744/175
6. So, 84/50 + 72/28 = 744/175
   In mixed form: 444/175

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