Add 2/50 and 9/54
2/50 + 9/54 is 31/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
9/54 = 9 × 25/54 × 25 = 225/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1350 + 225/1350 = 54 + 225/1350 = 279/1350 - 279/1350 simplified gives 31/150
- So, 2/50 + 9/54 = 31/150
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