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Add 70/54 and 18/50

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 18/50

70/54 + 18/50 is 1118/675.

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1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   70/54 = 70 × 25/54 × 25 = 1750/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   18/50 = 18 × 27/50 × 27 = 486/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   1750/1350 + 486/1350 = 1750 + 486/1350 = 2236/1350
5. 2236/1350 simplified gives 1118/675
6. So, 70/54 + 18/50 = 1118/675
   In mixed form: 1443/675

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