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Add 90/50 and 5/84

1^st number: 1 40/50, 2^nd number: 5/84

90/50 + 5/84 is 781/420.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   90/50 = 90 × 42/50 × 42 = 3780/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   5/84 = 5 × 25/84 × 25 = 125/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   3780/2100 + 125/2100 = 3780 + 125/2100 = 3905/2100
5. 3905/2100 simplified gives 781/420
6. So, 90/50 + 5/84 = 781/420
   In mixed form: 1361/420

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