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Add 54/21 and 50/8

1^st number: 2 12/21, 2^nd number: 6 2/8

54/21 + 50/8 is 247/28.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 21 and 8 is 168
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 168
2. For the 1st fraction, since 21 × 8 = 168,
   54/21 = 54 × 8/21 × 8 = 432/168
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 8 × 21 = 168,
   50/8 = 50 × 21/8 × 21 = 1050/168
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/168 + 1050/168 = 432 + 1050/168 = 1482/168
5. 1482/168 simplified gives 247/28
6. So, 54/21 + 50/8 = 247/28
   In mixed form: 823/28

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