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Add 15/54 and 50/36

1^st number: 15/54, 2^nd number: 1 14/36

15/54 + 50/36 is 5/3.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
   15/54 = 15 × 2/54 × 2 = 30/108
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
   50/36 = 50 × 3/36 × 3 = 150/108
4. Add the two like fractions:
   30/108 + 150/108 = 30 + 150/108 = 180/108
5. 180/108 simplified gives 5/3
6. So, 15/54 + 50/36 = 5/3
   In mixed form: 12/3

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