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Add 50/54 and 98/80

1^st number: 50/54, 2^nd number: 1 18/80

50/54 + 98/80 is 2323/1080.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 80 is 2160
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 40 = 2160,
   50/54 = 50 × 40/54 × 40 = 2000/2160
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
   98/80 = 98 × 27/80 × 27 = 2646/2160
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2000/2160 + 2646/2160 = 2000 + 2646/2160 = 4646/2160
5. 4646/2160 simplified gives 2323/1080
6. So, 50/54 + 98/80 = 2323/1080
   In mixed form: 2163/1080

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