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Add 54/18 and 50/84

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 50/84

54/18 + 50/84 is 151/42.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 14 = 252,
   54/18 = 54 × 14/18 × 14 = 756/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   756/252 + 150/252 = 756 + 150/252 = 906/252
5. 906/252 simplified gives 151/42
6. So, 54/18 + 50/84 = 151/42
   In mixed form: 325/42

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