Add 54/45 and 14/50, Solve 1 9/45 + 14/50 as a fraction

Add 54/45 and 14/50

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 14/50

54/45 + 14/50 is 37/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
54/45 = 54 × 10/45 × 10 = 540/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
14/50 = 14 × 9/50 × 9 = 126/450
Add the two like fractions:
540/450 + 126/450 = 540 + 126/450 = 666/450
666/450 simplified gives 37/25
So, 54/45 + 14/50 = 37/25
In mixed form: 112/25

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