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Add 50/84 and 12/54

50/84 + 12/54 is 103/126.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 54 is 756
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 756
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 9 = 756,
   50/84 = 50 × 9/84 × 9 = 450/756
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 14 = 756,
   12/54 = 12 × 14/54 × 14 = 168/756
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/756 + 168/756 = 450 + 168/756 = 618/756
5. 618/756 simplified gives 103/126
6. So, 50/84 + 12/54 = 103/126

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