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Add 18/54 and 70/50

1^st number: 18/54, 2^nd number: 1 20/50

18/54 + 70/50 is 26/15.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 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 50 × 27 = 1350,
   70/50 = 70 × 27/50 × 27 = 1890/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/1350 + 1890/1350 = 450 + 1890/1350 = 2340/1350
5. 2340/1350 simplified gives 26/15
6. So, 18/54 + 70/50 = 26/15
   In mixed form: 111/15

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