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Add 50/5 and 84/54

1^st number: 10 0/5, 2^nd number: 1 30/54

50/5 + 84/54 is 104/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
   50/5 = 50 × 54/5 × 54 = 2700/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   84/54 = 84 × 5/54 × 5 = 420/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/270 + 420/270 = 2700 + 420/270 = 3120/270
5. 3120/270 simplified gives 104/9
6. So, 50/5 + 84/54 = 104/9
   In mixed form: 115/9

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