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Add 50/9 and 60/54

1^st number: 5 5/9, 2^nd number: 1 6/54

50/9 + 60/54 is 20/3.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   50/9 = 50 × 6/9 × 6 = 300/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   60/54 = 60 × 1/54 × 1 = 60/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   300/54 + 60/54 = 300 + 60/54 = 360/54
5. 360/54 simplified gives 20/3
6. So, 50/9 + 60/54 = 20/3
   In mixed form: 62/3

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