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Add 50/54 and 70/75

50/54 + 70/75 is 251/135.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
   70/75 = 70 × 18/75 × 18 = 1260/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1250/1350 + 1260/1350 = 1250 + 1260/1350 = 2510/1350
5. 2510/1350 simplified gives 251/135
6. So, 50/54 + 70/75 = 251/135
   In mixed form: 1116/135

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