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Add 50/75 and 2/54

50/75 + 2/54 is 19/27.

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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,
   2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   900/1350 + 50/1350 = 900 + 50/1350 = 950/1350
5. 950/1350 simplified gives 19/27
6. So, 50/75 + 2/54 = 19/27

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