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Add 25/54 and 50/45

1^st number: 25/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

25/54 + 50/45 is 85/54.

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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,
   25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   125/270 + 300/270 = 125 + 300/270 = 425/270
5. 425/270 simplified gives 85/54
6. So, 25/54 + 50/45 = 85/54
   In mixed form: 131/54

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