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Add 54/50 and 63/75

1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 63/75

54/50 + 63/75 is 48/25.

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,
    63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    162/150 + 126/150 = 162 + 126/150 = 288/150
  5. 288/150 simplified gives 48/25
  6. So, 54/50 + 63/75 = 48/25
    In mixed form: 123/25

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