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Add 54/42 and 2/50

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

54/42 + 2/50 is 232/175.

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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,
   2/50 = 2 × 21/50 × 21 = 42/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/1050 + 42/1050 = 1350 + 42/1050 = 1392/1050
5. 1392/1050 simplified gives 232/175
6. So, 54/42 + 2/50 = 232/175
   In mixed form: 157/175

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