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Add 54/84 and 98/50

1^st number: 54/84, 2^nd number: 1 48/50

54/84 + 98/50 is 911/350.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 84 and 50 is 2100
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2100
2. For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 25 = 2100,
   54/84 = 54 × 25/84 × 25 = 1350/2100
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 42 = 2100,
   98/50 = 98 × 42/50 × 42 = 4116/2100
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/2100 + 4116/2100 = 1350 + 4116/2100 = 5466/2100
5. 5466/2100 simplified gives 911/350
6. So, 54/84 + 98/50 = 911/350
   In mixed form: 2211/350

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