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Add 54/50 and 5/45

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 5/45

54/50 + 5/45 is 268/225.

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,
    5/45 = 5 × 10/45 × 10 = 50/450
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    486/450 + 50/450 = 486 + 50/450 = 536/450
  5. 536/450 simplified gives 268/225
  6. So, 54/50 + 5/45 = 268/225
    In mixed form: 143/225

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