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Add 50/90 and 80/54

1^st number: 50/90, 2^nd number: 1 26/54

50/90 + 80/54 is 55/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
   50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   80/54 = 80 × 5/54 × 5 = 400/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   150/270 + 400/270 = 150 + 400/270 = 550/270
5. 550/270 simplified gives 55/27
6. So, 50/90 + 80/54 = 55/27
   In mixed form: 21/27

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