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Add 40/54 and 90/50

1^st number: 40/54, 2^nd number: 1 40/50

40/54 + 90/50 is 343/135.

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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,
   40/54 = 40 × 25/54 × 25 = 1000/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   90/50 = 90 × 27/50 × 27 = 2430/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1000/1350 + 2430/1350 = 1000 + 2430/1350 = 3430/1350
5. 3430/1350 simplified gives 343/135
6. So, 40/54 + 90/50 = 343/135
   In mixed form: 273/135

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