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Add 50/18 and 54/49

1^st number: 2 14/18, 2^nd number: 1 5/49

50/18 + 54/49 is 1711/441.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 49 is 882
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 882
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 49 = 882,
   50/18 = 50 × 49/18 × 49 = 2450/882
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 49 × 18 = 882,
   54/49 = 54 × 18/49 × 18 = 972/882
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2450/882 + 972/882 = 2450 + 972/882 = 3422/882
5. 3422/882 simplified gives 1711/441
6. So, 50/18 + 54/49 = 1711/441
   In mixed form: 3388/441

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