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Add 18/54 and 50/25

1^st number: 18/54, 2^nd number: 2 0/25

18/54 + 50/25 is 7/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   50/25 = 50 × 54/25 × 54 = 2700/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/1350 + 2700/1350 = 450 + 2700/1350 = 3150/1350
5. 3150/1350 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 18/54 + 50/25 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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