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Add 54/72 and 50/14

1^st number: 54/72, 2^nd number: 3 8/14

54/72 + 50/14 is 121/28.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 72 and 14 is 504
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 504
2. For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 7 = 504,
   54/72 = 54 × 7/72 × 7 = 378/504
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 14 × 36 = 504,
   50/14 = 50 × 36/14 × 36 = 1800/504
4. Add the two like fractions:
   378/504 + 1800/504 = 378 + 1800/504 = 2178/504
5. 2178/504 simplified gives 121/28
6. So, 54/72 + 50/14 = 121/28
   In mixed form: 49/28

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