Add 3/18 and 50/54
3/18 + 50/54 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
3/18 = 3 × 3/18 × 3 = 9/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54 - Add the two like fractions:
9/54 + 50/54 = 9 + 50/54 = 59/54 - So, 3/18 + 50/54 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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