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Add 54/45 and 60/50

1^st number: 1 9/45, 2^nd number: 1 10/50

54/45 + 60/50 is 12/5.

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,
   60/50 = 60 × 9/50 × 9 = 540/450
4. Add the two like fractions:
   540/450 + 540/450 = 540 + 540/450 = 1080/450
5. 1080/450 simplified gives 12/5
6. So, 54/45 + 60/50 = 12/5
   In mixed form: 22/5

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