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Add 54/50 and 42/60

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 42/60

54/50 + 42/60 is 89/50.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 60 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   54/50 = 54 × 6/50 × 6 = 324/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   42/60 = 42 × 5/60 × 5 = 210/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   324/300 + 210/300 = 324 + 210/300 = 534/300
5. 534/300 simplified gives 89/50
6. So, 54/50 + 42/60 = 89/50
   In mixed form: 139/50

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