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Add 1/54 and 70/50

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

1/54 + 70/50 is 383/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    1/54 = 1 × 25/54 × 25 = 25/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/1350 + 1890/1350 = 25 + 1890/1350 = 1915/1350
  5. 1915/1350 simplified gives 383/270
  6. So, 1/54 + 70/50 = 383/270
    In mixed form: 1113/270

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