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Add 54/21 and 50/4

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 12 2/4

54/21 + 50/4 is 211/14.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 4 is 84
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 84
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 4 = 84,
   54/21 = 54 × 4/21 × 4 = 216/84
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 4 × 21 = 84,
   50/4 = 50 × 21/4 × 21 = 1050/84
4. Add the two like fractions:
   216/84 + 1050/84 = 216 + 1050/84 = 1266/84
5. 1266/84 simplified gives 211/14
6. So, 54/21 + 50/4 = 211/14
   In mixed form: 151/14

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