Add 5/54 and 50/81
5/54 + 50/81 is 115/162.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 81 is 162
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 162 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 3 = 162,
5/54 = 5 × 3/54 × 3 = 15/162 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 2 = 162,
50/81 = 50 × 2/81 × 2 = 100/162 - Add the two like fractions:
15/162 + 100/162 = 15 + 100/162 = 115/162 - So, 5/54 + 50/81 = 115/162
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