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Add 1/50 and 54/60

1/50 + 54/60 is 23/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   1/50 = 1 × 6/50 × 6 = 6/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   6/300 + 270/300 = 6 + 270/300 = 276/300
5. 276/300 simplified gives 23/25
6. So, 1/50 + 54/60 = 23/25

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