Add 3/50 and 18/54
3/50 + 18/54 is 59/150.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
18/54 = 18 × 25/54 × 25 = 450/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
81/1350 + 450/1350 = 81 + 450/1350 = 531/1350 - 531/1350 simplified gives 59/150
- So, 3/50 + 18/54 = 59/150
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