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Add 45/54 and 75/50

1^st number: 45/54, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

45/54 + 75/50 is 7/3.

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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,
   45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1125/1350 + 2025/1350 = 1125 + 2025/1350 = 3150/1350
5. 3150/1350 simplified gives 7/3
6. So, 45/54 + 75/50 = 7/3
   In mixed form: 21/3

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