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Add 84/72 and 42/50

1^st number: 1 12/72, 2^nd number: 42/50

84/72 + 42/50 is 301/150.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
   84/72 = 84 × 25/72 × 25 = 2100/1800
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
   42/50 = 42 × 36/50 × 36 = 1512/1800
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2100/1800 + 1512/1800 = 2100 + 1512/1800 = 3612/1800
5. 3612/1800 simplified gives 301/150
6. So, 84/72 + 42/50 = 301/150
   In mixed form: 21/150

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