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Add 54/9 and 50/84

1^st number: 6 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/84

54/9 + 50/84 is 277/42.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 84 is 252
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 252
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 28 = 252,
   54/9 = 54 × 28/9 × 28 = 1512/252
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 3 = 252,
   50/84 = 50 × 3/84 × 3 = 150/252
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1512/252 + 150/252 = 1512 + 150/252 = 1662/252
5. 1662/252 simplified gives 277/42
6. So, 54/9 + 50/84 = 277/42
   In mixed form: 625/42

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