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Add 84/50 and 20/54

1^st number: 1 34/50, 2^nd number: 20/54

84/50 + 20/54 is 1384/675.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   84/50 = 84 × 27/50 × 27 = 2268/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   20/54 = 20 × 25/54 × 25 = 500/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2268/1350 + 500/1350 = 2268 + 500/1350 = 2768/1350
5. 2768/1350 simplified gives 1384/675
6. So, 84/50 + 20/54 = 1384/675
   In mixed form: 234/675

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