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Add 35/45 and 50/54

35/45 + 50/54 is 46/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 45 and 54 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    35/45 = 35 × 6/45 × 6 = 210/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    210/270 + 250/270 = 210 + 250/270 = 460/270
  5. 460/270 simplified gives 46/27
  6. So, 35/45 + 50/54 = 46/27
    In mixed form: 119/27

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