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Add 54/60 and 42/50

54/60 + 42/50 is 87/50.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300
2. For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
   54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
   42/50 = 42 × 6/50 × 6 = 252/300
4. Add the two like fractions:
   270/300 + 252/300 = 270 + 252/300 = 522/300
5. 522/300 simplified gives 87/50
6. So, 54/60 + 42/50 = 87/50
   In mixed form: 137/50

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