Add 10/9 and 50/54, Solve 1 1/9 + 50/54 as a fraction

Add 10/9 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 1/9, 2^nd number: 50/54

10/9 + 50/54 is 55/27.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 9 and 54 is 54

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
For the 1st fraction, since 9 × 6 = 54,
10/9 = 10 × 6/9 × 6 = 60/54
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54
Add the two like fractions:
60/54 + 50/54 = 60 + 50/54 = 110/54
110/54 simplified gives 55/27
So, 10/9 + 50/54 = 55/27
In mixed form: 21/27

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