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Add 50/54 and 16/45

50/54 + 16/45 is 173/135.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 45 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
    16/45 = 16 × 6/45 × 6 = 96/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    250/270 + 96/270 = 250 + 96/270 = 346/270
  5. 346/270 simplified gives 173/135
  6. So, 50/54 + 16/45 = 173/135
    In mixed form: 138/135

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