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Add 50/4 and 42/54

1^st number: 12 2/4, 2^nd number: 42/54

50/4 + 42/54 is 239/18.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
   50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   42/54 = 42 × 2/54 × 2 = 84/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/108 + 84/108 = 1350 + 84/108 = 1434/108
5. 1434/108 simplified gives 239/18
6. So, 50/4 + 42/54 = 239/18
   In mixed form: 135/18

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