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Add 80/50 and 21/54

1^st number: 1 30/50, 2^nd number: 21/54

80/50 + 21/54 is 179/90.

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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,
   80/50 = 80 × 27/50 × 27 = 2160/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
   21/54 = 21 × 25/54 × 25 = 525/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2160/1350 + 525/1350 = 2160 + 525/1350 = 2685/1350
5. 2685/1350 simplified gives 179/90
6. So, 80/50 + 21/54 = 179/90
   In mixed form: 189/90

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