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Add 84/50 and 72/30

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 2 12/30

84/50 + 72/30 is 102/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   84/50 = 84 × 3/50 × 3 = 252/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
   72/30 = 72 × 5/30 × 5 = 360/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   252/150 + 360/150 = 252 + 360/150 = 612/150
5. 612/150 simplified gives 102/25
6. So, 84/50 + 72/30 = 102/25
   In mixed form: 42/25

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