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Add 54/84 and 50/32

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 1 18/32

54/84 + 50/32 is 247/112.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 32 is 672
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 672
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 8 = 672,
   54/84 = 54 × 8/84 × 8 = 432/672
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 21 = 672,
   50/32 = 50 × 21/32 × 21 = 1050/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/672 + 1050/672 = 432 + 1050/672 = 1482/672
5. 1482/672 simplified gives 247/112
6. So, 54/84 + 50/32 = 247/112
   In mixed form: 223/112

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