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Add 15/54 and 50/45

1^st number: 15/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

15/54 + 50/45 is 25/18.

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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,
   15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   75/270 + 300/270 = 75 + 300/270 = 375/270
5. 375/270 simplified gives 25/18
6. So, 15/54 + 50/45 = 25/18
   In mixed form: 17/18

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