Add 10/50 and 50/54
10/50 + 50/54 is 152/135.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1350 + 1250/1350 = 270 + 1250/1350 = 1520/1350 - 1520/1350 simplified gives 152/135
- So, 10/50 + 50/54 = 152/135
In mixed form: 117/135
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