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Add 50/54 and 42/60

50/54 + 42/60 is 439/270.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    42/60 = 42 × 9/60 × 9 = 378/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    500/540 + 378/540 = 500 + 378/540 = 878/540
  5. 878/540 simplified gives 439/270
  6. So, 50/54 + 42/60 = 439/270
    In mixed form: 1169/270

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