Add 2/6 and 50/54
2/6 + 50/54 is 34/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
2/6 = 2 × 9/6 × 9 = 18/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54 - Add the two like fractions:
18/54 + 50/54 = 18 + 50/54 = 68/54 - 68/54 simplified gives 34/27
- So, 2/6 + 50/54 = 34/27
In mixed form: 17/27
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