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Add 54/18 and 84/50

1^st number: 3 0/18, 2^nd number: 1 34/50

54/18 + 84/50 is 117/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 18 and 50 is 450
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
2. For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
   54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
   84/50 = 84 × 9/50 × 9 = 756/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/450 + 756/450 = 1350 + 756/450 = 2106/450
5. 2106/450 simplified gives 117/25
6. So, 54/18 + 84/50 = 117/25
   In mixed form: 417/25

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