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Add 54/42 and 14/50

1^st number: 1 12/42, 2^nd number: 14/50

54/42 + 14/50 is 274/175.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 42 and 50 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 42 × 25 = 1050,
   54/42 = 54 × 25/42 × 25 = 1350/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   14/50 = 14 × 21/50 × 21 = 294/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1050 + 294/1050 = 1350 + 294/1050 = 1644/1050
5. 1644/1050 simplified gives 274/175
6. So, 54/42 + 14/50 = 274/175
   In mixed form: 199/175

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