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Add 50/54 and 40/60

50/54 + 40/60 is 43/27.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
   50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
   40/60 = 40 × 9/60 × 9 = 360/540
4. Add the two like fractions:
   500/540 + 360/540 = 500 + 360/540 = 860/540
5. 860/540 simplified gives 43/27
6. So, 50/54 + 40/60 = 43/27
   In mixed form: 116/27

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