Add 24/15 and 50/54, Solve 1 9/15 + 50/54 as a fraction

Add 24/15 and 50/54

1^st number: 1 9/15, 2^nd number: 50/54

24/15 + 50/54 is 341/135.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
24/15 = 24 × 18/15 × 18 = 432/270
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270
Add the two like fractions:
432/270 + 250/270 = 432 + 250/270 = 682/270
682/270 simplified gives 341/135
So, 24/15 + 50/54 = 341/135
In mixed form: 271/135

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