Add 3/54 and 36/50
3/54 + 36/50 is 349/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1350 + 972/1350 = 75 + 972/1350 = 1047/1350 - 1047/1350 simplified gives 349/450
- So, 3/54 + 36/50 = 349/450
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