Add 2/54 and 50/90
2/54 + 50/90 is 16/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
2/54 = 2 × 5/54 × 5 = 10/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
10/270 + 150/270 = 10 + 150/270 = 160/270 - 160/270 simplified gives 16/27
- So, 2/54 + 50/90 = 16/27
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