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Add 50/25 and 48/54

1^st number: 2 0/25, 2^nd number: 48/54

50/25 + 48/54 is 26/9.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 25 and 54 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
   50/25 = 50 × 54/25 × 54 = 2700/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   48/54 = 48 × 25/54 × 25 = 1200/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2700/1350 + 1200/1350 = 2700 + 1200/1350 = 3900/1350
5. 3900/1350 simplified gives 26/9
6. So, 50/25 + 48/54 = 26/9
   In mixed form: 28/9

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