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Add 84/56 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 28/56, 2^nd number: 42/50

84/56 + 42/50 is 117/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 56 and 50 is 1400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 56 × 25 = 1400,
   84/56 = 84 × 25/56 × 25 = 2100/1400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 28 = 1400,
   42/50 = 42 × 28/50 × 28 = 1176/1400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1400 + 1176/1400 = 2100 + 1176/1400 = 3276/1400
5. 3276/1400 simplified gives 117/50
6. So, 84/56 + 42/50 = 117/50
   In mixed form: 217/50

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