Add 45/10 and 50/54
1st number: 4 5/10, 2nd number: 50/54
45/10 + 50/54 is 293/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
45/10 = 45 × 27/10 × 27 = 1215/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/270 + 250/270 = 1215 + 250/270 = 1465/270 - 1465/270 simplified gives 293/54
- So, 45/10 + 50/54 = 293/54
In mixed form: 523/54
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