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Add 42/54 and 50/84

42/54 + 50/84 is 173/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 84 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   42/54 = 42 × 14/54 × 14 = 588/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   588/756 + 450/756 = 588 + 450/756 = 1038/756
5. 1038/756 simplified gives 173/126
6. So, 42/54 + 50/84 = 173/126
   In mixed form: 147/126

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