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Add 50/75 and 14/54

50/75 + 14/54 is 25/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
    50/75 = 50 × 18/75 × 18 = 900/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/1350 + 350/1350 = 900 + 350/1350 = 1250/1350
  5. 1250/1350 simplified gives 25/27
  6. So, 50/75 + 14/54 = 25/27

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