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Add 54/50 and 14/45

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 14/45

54/50 + 14/45 is 313/225.

Steps for adding fractions

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

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
    54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
    14/45 = 14 × 10/45 × 10 = 140/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/450 + 140/450 = 486 + 140/450 = 626/450
  5. 626/450 simplified gives 313/225
  6. So, 54/50 + 14/45 = 313/225
    In mixed form: 188/225

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