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Add 9/54 and 45/50

9/54 + 45/50 is 16/15.

Steps for adding fractions

  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,
    9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    225/1350 + 1215/1350 = 225 + 1215/1350 = 1440/1350
  5. 1440/1350 simplified gives 16/15
  6. So, 9/54 + 45/50 = 16/15
    In mixed form: 11/15

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