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Add 1/50 and 18/54

1/50 + 18/54 is 53/150.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    27/1350 + 450/1350 = 27 + 450/1350 = 477/1350
  5. 477/1350 simplified gives 53/150
  6. So, 1/50 + 18/54 = 53/150

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