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Add 54/15 and 28/50

1^st number: 3 9/15, 2^nd number: 28/50

54/15 + 28/50 is 104/25.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
   54/15 = 54 × 10/15 × 10 = 540/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   28/50 = 28 × 3/50 × 3 = 84/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/150 + 84/150 = 540 + 84/150 = 624/150
5. 624/150 simplified gives 104/25
6. So, 54/15 + 28/50 = 104/25
   In mixed form: 44/25

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