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Add 54/50 and 30/84

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 30/84

54/50 + 30/84 is 503/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 84 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   54/50 = 54 × 42/50 × 42 = 2268/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   30/84 = 30 × 25/84 × 25 = 750/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/2100 + 750/2100 = 2268 + 750/2100 = 3018/2100
5. 3018/2100 simplified gives 503/350
6. So, 54/50 + 30/84 = 503/350
   In mixed form: 1153/350

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