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Add 50/60 and 50/54

50/60 + 50/54 is 95/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 60 and 54 is 540

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
    50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
    50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    450/540 + 500/540 = 450 + 500/540 = 950/540
  5. 950/540 simplified gives 95/54
  6. So, 50/60 + 50/54 = 95/54
    In mixed form: 141/54

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