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Add 50/54 and 60/36

1st number: 50/54, 2nd number: 1 24/36

50/54 + 60/36 is 70/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 36 is 108

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
    50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
    60/36 = 60 × 3/36 × 3 = 180/108
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/108 + 180/108 = 100 + 180/108 = 280/108
  5. 280/108 simplified gives 70/27
  6. So, 50/54 + 60/36 = 70/27
    In mixed form: 216/27

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