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Add 50/2 and 42/54

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 42/54

50/2 + 42/54 is 232/9.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   42/54 = 42 × 1/54 × 1 = 42/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/54 + 42/54 = 1350 + 42/54 = 1392/54
5. 1392/54 simplified gives 232/9
6. So, 50/2 + 42/54 = 232/9
   In mixed form: 257/9

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