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Add 63/50 and 5/54

1st number: 1 13/50, 2nd number: 5/54

63/50 + 5/54 is 913/675.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    63/50 = 63 × 27/50 × 27 = 1701/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    1701/1350 + 125/1350 = 1701 + 125/1350 = 1826/1350
  5. 1826/1350 simplified gives 913/675
  6. So, 63/50 + 5/54 = 913/675
    In mixed form: 1238/675

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