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Add 84/50 and 8/72

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 8/72

84/50 + 8/72 is 403/225.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   84/50 = 84 × 36/50 × 36 = 3024/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   8/72 = 8 × 25/72 × 25 = 200/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3024/1800 + 200/1800 = 3024 + 200/1800 = 3224/1800
5. 3224/1800 simplified gives 403/225
6. So, 84/50 + 8/72 = 403/225
   In mixed form: 1178/225

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