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Add 50/42 and 3/54

1^st number: 1 8/42, 2^nd number: 3/54

50/42 + 3/54 is 157/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 9 = 378,
   50/42 = 50 × 9/42 × 9 = 450/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   3/54 = 3 × 7/54 × 7 = 21/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/378 + 21/378 = 450 + 21/378 = 471/378
5. 471/378 simplified gives 157/126
6. So, 50/42 + 3/54 = 157/126
   In mixed form: 131/126

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