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Add 80/50 and 54/21

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 2 12/21

80/50 + 54/21 is 146/35.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
   80/50 = 80 × 21/50 × 21 = 1680/1050
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
   54/21 = 54 × 50/21 × 50 = 2700/1050
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1680/1050 + 2700/1050 = 1680 + 2700/1050 = 4380/1050
5. 4380/1050 simplified gives 146/35
6. So, 80/50 + 54/21 = 146/35
   In mixed form: 46/35

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