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Add 9/80 and 84/50

1^st number: 9/80, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

9/80 + 84/50 is 717/400.

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,
   9/80 = 9 × 5/80 × 5 = 45/400
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
   84/50 = 84 × 8/50 × 8 = 672/400
4. Add the two like fractions:
   45/400 + 672/400 = 45 + 672/400 = 717/400
5. So, 9/80 + 84/50 = 717/400
   In mixed form: 1317/400

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