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Add 4/54 and 60/50

1st number: 4/54, 2nd number: 1 10/50

4/54 + 60/50 is 172/135.

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,
    4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    60/50 = 60 × 27/50 × 27 = 1620/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/1350 + 1620/1350 = 100 + 1620/1350 = 1720/1350
  5. 1720/1350 simplified gives 172/135
  6. So, 4/54 + 60/50 = 172/135
    In mixed form: 137/135

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