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Add 81/54 and 5/50

1^st number: 1 27/54, 2^nd number: 5/50

81/54 + 5/50 is 8/5.

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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,
   81/54 = 81 × 25/54 × 25 = 2025/1350
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
   5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350
4. Add the two like fractions:
   2025/1350 + 135/1350 = 2025 + 135/1350 = 2160/1350
5. 2160/1350 simplified gives 8/5
6. So, 81/54 + 5/50 = 8/5
   In mixed form: 13/5

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