Add 3/54 and 49/5
1st number: 3/54, 2nd number: 9 4/5
3/54 + 49/5 is 887/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 5 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
3/54 = 3 × 5/54 × 5 = 15/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
49/5 = 49 × 54/5 × 54 = 2646/270 - Add the two like fractions:
15/270 + 2646/270 = 15 + 2646/270 = 2661/270 - 2661/270 simplified gives 887/90
- So, 3/54 + 49/5 = 887/90
In mixed form: 977/90
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