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Add 14/54 and 50/45

1st number: 14/54, 2nd number: 1 5/45

14/54 + 50/45 is 37/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    14/54 = 14 × 5/54 × 5 = 70/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    70/270 + 300/270 = 70 + 300/270 = 370/270
  5. 370/270 simplified gives 37/27
  6. So, 14/54 + 50/45 = 37/27
    In mixed form: 110/27

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