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Add 50/84 and 54/70

50/84 + 54/70 is 41/30.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 70 is 420
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
   50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 6 = 420,
   54/70 = 54 × 6/70 × 6 = 324/420
4. Add the two like fractions:
   250/420 + 324/420 = 250 + 324/420 = 574/420
5. 574/420 simplified gives 41/30
6. So, 50/84 + 54/70 = 41/30
   In mixed form: 111/30

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