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Add 50/63 and 42/54

50/63 + 42/54 is 11/7.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 63 and 54 is 378
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378
2. For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 6 = 378,
   50/63 = 50 × 6/63 × 6 = 300/378
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
   42/54 = 42 × 7/54 × 7 = 294/378
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/378 + 294/378 = 300 + 294/378 = 594/378
5. 594/378 simplified gives 11/7
6. So, 50/63 + 42/54 = 11/7
   In mixed form: 14/7

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