Add 54/50 and 75/45, Solve 1 4/50 + 1 30/45 as a fraction

Add 54/50 and 75/45

1^st number: 1 4/50, 2^nd number: 1 30/45

54/50 + 75/45 is 206/75.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
54/50 = 54 × 9/50 × 9 = 486/450
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
75/45 = 75 × 10/45 × 10 = 750/450
Add the two like fractions:
486/450 + 750/450 = 486 + 750/450 = 1236/450
1236/450 simplified gives 206/75
So, 54/50 + 75/45 = 206/75
In mixed form: 256/75

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