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Add 21/54 and 56/50

1^st number: 21/54, 2^nd number: 1 6/50

21/54 + 56/50 is 679/450.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   21/54 = 21 × 25/54 × 25 = 525/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   56/50 = 56 × 27/50 × 27 = 1512/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   525/1350 + 1512/1350 = 525 + 1512/1350 = 2037/1350
5. 2037/1350 simplified gives 679/450
6. So, 21/54 + 56/50 = 679/450
   In mixed form: 1229/450

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