Add 21/50 and 50/54
21/50 + 50/54 is 1817/1350.
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,
21/50 = 21 × 27/50 × 27 = 567/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
567/1350 + 1250/1350 = 567 + 1250/1350 = 1817/1350 - So, 21/50 + 50/54 = 1817/1350
In mixed form: 1467/1350
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