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Add 54/90 and 50/48

1^st number: 54/90, 2^nd number: 1 2/48

54/90 + 50/48 is 197/120.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 90 and 48 is 720
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 720
2. For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 8 = 720,
   54/90 = 54 × 8/90 × 8 = 432/720
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 15 = 720,
   50/48 = 50 × 15/48 × 15 = 750/720
4. Add the two like fractions:
   432/720 + 750/720 = 432 + 750/720 = 1182/720
5. 1182/720 simplified gives 197/120
6. So, 54/90 + 50/48 = 197/120
   In mixed form: 177/120

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