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Add 54/84 and 50/96

54/84 + 50/96 is 391/336.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 96 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 96 × 7 = 672,
   50/96 = 50 × 7/96 × 7 = 350/672
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/672 + 350/672 = 432 + 350/672 = 782/672
5. 782/672 simplified gives 391/336
6. So, 54/84 + 50/96 = 391/336
   In mixed form: 155/336

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