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Add 50/20 and 40/54

1^st number: 2 10/20, 2^nd number: 40/54

50/20 + 40/54 is 175/54.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 20 and 54 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
   50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   40/54 = 40 × 10/54 × 10 = 400/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1350/540 + 400/540 = 1350 + 400/540 = 1750/540
5. 1750/540 simplified gives 175/54
6. So, 50/20 + 40/54 = 175/54
   In mixed form: 313/54

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