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Add 54/50 and 45/75

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 45/75

54/50 + 45/75 is 42/25.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
   54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
   45/75 = 45 × 2/75 × 2 = 90/150
4. Add the two like fractions:
   162/150 + 90/150 = 162 + 90/150 = 252/150
5. 252/150 simplified gives 42/25
6. So, 54/50 + 45/75 = 42/25
   In mixed form: 117/25

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