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Add 84/80 and 28/50

1^st number: 1 4/80, 2^nd number: 28/50

84/80 + 28/50 is 161/100.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 80 and 50 is 400
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400
2. For the 1st fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
   84/80 = 84 × 5/80 × 5 = 420/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   28/50 = 28 × 8/50 × 8 = 224/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   420/400 + 224/400 = 420 + 224/400 = 644/400
5. 644/400 simplified gives 161/100
6. So, 84/80 + 28/50 = 161/100
   In mixed form: 161/100

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