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Add 54/10 and 96/50

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 46/50

54/10 + 96/50 is 183/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 10 and 50 is 50
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
   54/10 = 54 × 5/10 × 5 = 270/50
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
   96/50 = 96 × 1/50 × 1 = 96/50
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/50 + 96/50 = 270 + 96/50 = 366/50
5. 366/50 simplified gives 183/25
6. So, 54/10 + 96/50 = 183/25
   In mixed form: 78/25

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