Add 6/54 and 56/50
1st number: 6/54, 2nd number: 1 6/50
6/54 + 56/50 is 277/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
56/50 = 56 × 27/50 × 27 = 1512/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1350 + 1512/1350 = 150 + 1512/1350 = 1662/1350 - 1662/1350 simplified gives 277/225
- So, 6/54 + 56/50 = 277/225
In mixed form: 152/225
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