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Add 96/84 and 7/50

1^st number: 1 12/84, 2^nd number: 7/50

96/84 + 7/50 is 449/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   96/84 = 96 × 25/84 × 25 = 2400/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   7/50 = 7 × 42/50 × 42 = 294/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2400/2100 + 294/2100 = 2400 + 294/2100 = 2694/2100
5. 2694/2100 simplified gives 449/350
6. So, 96/84 + 7/50 = 449/350
   In mixed form: 199/350

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