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Add 50/54 and 42/30

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 1 12/30

50/54 + 42/30 is 314/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 30 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
   42/30 = 42 × 9/30 × 9 = 378/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/270 + 378/270 = 250 + 378/270 = 628/270
5. 628/270 simplified gives 314/135
6. So, 50/54 + 42/30 = 314/135
   In mixed form: 244/135

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