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Add 15/10 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 5/10, 2^nd number: 50/54

15/10 + 50/54 is 131/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
   15/10 = 15 × 27/10 × 27 = 405/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   405/270 + 250/270 = 405 + 250/270 = 655/270
5. 655/270 simplified gives 131/54
6. So, 15/10 + 50/54 = 131/54
   In mixed form: 223/54

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