Add 45/50 and 14/54
45/50 + 14/54 is 313/270.
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,
45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
14/54 = 14 × 25/54 × 25 = 350/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1215/1350 + 350/1350 = 1215 + 350/1350 = 1565/1350 - 1565/1350 simplified gives 313/270
- So, 45/50 + 14/54 = 313/270
In mixed form: 143/270
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