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Add 50/2 and 63/54

1^st number: 25 0/2, 2^nd number: 1 9/54

50/2 + 63/54 is 157/6.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
   50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   63/54 = 63 × 1/54 × 1 = 63/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/54 + 63/54 = 1350 + 63/54 = 1413/54
5. 1413/54 simplified gives 157/6
6. So, 50/2 + 63/54 = 157/6
   In mixed form: 261/6

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