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Add 50/54 and 80/18

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 4 8/18

50/54 + 80/18 is 145/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 18 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
   80/18 = 80 × 3/18 × 3 = 240/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   50/54 + 240/54 = 50 + 240/54 = 290/54
5. 290/54 simplified gives 145/27
6. So, 50/54 + 80/18 = 145/27
   In mixed form: 510/27

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