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Add 50/45 and 8/54

1^st number: 1 5/45, 2^nd number: 8/54

50/45 + 8/54 is 34/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 45 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   8/54 = 8 × 5/54 × 5 = 40/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/270 + 40/270 = 300 + 40/270 = 340/270
5. 340/270 simplified gives 34/27
6. So, 50/45 + 8/54 = 34/27
   In mixed form: 17/27

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