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Add 2/54 and 1/50

2/54 + 1/50 is 77/1350.

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,
    2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    50/1350 + 27/1350 = 50 + 27/1350 = 77/1350
  5. So, 2/54 + 1/50 = 77/1350

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