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Add 70/54 and 50/45

1^st number: 1 16/54, 2^nd number: 1 5/45

70/54 + 50/45 is 65/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 54 and 45 is 270
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
   70/54 = 70 × 5/54 × 5 = 350/270
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 6 = 270,
   50/45 = 50 × 6/45 × 6 = 300/270
4. Add the two like fractions:
   350/270 + 300/270 = 350 + 300/270 = 650/270
5. 650/270 simplified gives 65/27
6. So, 70/54 + 50/45 = 65/27
   In mixed form: 211/27

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