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Add 50/54 and 24/21

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 1 3/21

50/54 + 24/21 is 391/189.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
   24/21 = 24 × 18/21 × 18 = 432/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/378 + 432/378 = 350 + 432/378 = 782/378
5. 782/378 simplified gives 391/189
6. So, 50/54 + 24/21 = 391/189
   In mixed form: 213/189

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