Add 32/5 and 50/54
1st number: 6 2/5, 2nd number: 50/54
32/5 + 50/54 is 989/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
32/5 = 32 × 54/5 × 54 = 1728/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1728/270 + 250/270 = 1728 + 250/270 = 1978/270 - 1978/270 simplified gives 989/135
- So, 32/5 + 50/54 = 989/135
In mixed form: 744/135
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