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Add 81/9 and 50/54

1^st number: 9 0/9, 2^nd number: 50/54

81/9 + 50/54 is 268/27.

Steps for adding fractions

1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
   LCM of 9 and 54 is 54
   
   Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
2. For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
   81/9 = 81 × 6/9 × 6 = 486/54
3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
   50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54
4. Add the two like fractions:
   486/54 + 50/54 = 486 + 50/54 = 536/54
5. 536/54 simplified gives 268/27
6. So, 81/9 + 50/54 = 268/27
   In mixed form: 925/27

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