Add 45/54 and 15/50
45/54 + 15/50 is 17/15.
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,
45/54 = 45 × 25/54 × 25 = 1125/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
15/50 = 15 × 27/50 × 27 = 405/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1125/1350 + 405/1350 = 1125 + 405/1350 = 1530/1350 - 1530/1350 simplified gives 17/15
- So, 45/54 + 15/50 = 17/15
In mixed form: 12/15
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