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Add 54/75 and 45/50

54/75 + 45/50 is 81/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 75 and 50 is 150

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
    54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
    45/50 = 45 × 3/50 × 3 = 135/150
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    108/150 + 135/150 = 108 + 135/150 = 243/150
  5. 243/150 simplified gives 81/50
  6. So, 54/75 + 45/50 = 81/50
    In mixed form: 131/50

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