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Add 50/28 and 42/54

1^st number: 1 22/28, 2^nd number: 42/54

50/28 + 42/54 is 323/126.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 28 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 28 × 27 = 756,
   50/28 = 50 × 27/28 × 27 = 1350/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   42/54 = 42 × 14/54 × 14 = 588/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/756 + 588/756 = 1350 + 588/756 = 1938/756
5. 1938/756 simplified gives 323/126
6. So, 50/28 + 42/54 = 323/126
   In mixed form: 271/126

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