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Add 54/45 and 24/50

1st number: 1 9/45, 2nd number: 24/50

54/45 + 24/50 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    54/45 = 54 × 10/45 × 10 = 540/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    24/50 = 24 × 9/50 × 9 = 216/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    540/450 + 216/450 = 540 + 216/450 = 756/450
  5. 756/450 simplified gives 42/25
  6. So, 54/45 + 24/50 = 42/25
    In mixed form: 117/25

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