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Add 21/54 and 50/45

1^st number: 21/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

21/54 + 50/45 is 3/2.

Steps for adding fractions

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,
   21/54 = 21 × 5/54 × 5 = 105/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   105/270 + 300/270 = 105 + 300/270 = 405/270
5. 405/270 simplified gives 3/2
6. So, 21/54 + 50/45 = 3/2
   In mixed form: 11/2

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