Add 50/15 and 5/54
1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 5/54
50/15 + 5/54 is 185/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
50/15 = 50 × 18/15 × 18 = 900/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
5/54 = 5 × 5/54 × 5 = 25/270 - Add the two like fractions:
900/270 + 25/270 = 900 + 25/270 = 925/270 - 925/270 simplified gives 185/54
- So, 50/15 + 5/54 = 185/54
In mixed form: 323/54
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