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Add 45/54 and 50/20

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 2 10/20

45/54 + 50/20 is 10/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 20 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   45/54 = 45 × 10/54 × 10 = 450/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   450/540 + 1350/540 = 450 + 1350/540 = 1800/540
5. 1800/540 simplified gives 10/3
6. So, 45/54 + 50/20 = 10/3
   In mixed form: 31/3

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