Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 5/54 and 50/15

1st number: 5/54, 2nd number: 3 5/15

5/54 + 50/15 is 185/54.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 54 and 15 is 270

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    50/15 = 50 × 18/15 × 18 = 900/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    25/270 + 900/270 = 25 + 900/270 = 925/270
  5. 925/270 simplified gives 185/54
  6. So, 5/54 + 50/15 = 185/54
    In mixed form: 323/54

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com