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Add 50/15 and 6/54

1st number: 3 5/15, 2nd number: 6/54

50/15 + 6/54 is 31/9.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
    50/15 = 50 × 18/15 × 18 = 900/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    6/54 = 6 × 5/54 × 5 = 30/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/270 + 30/270 = 900 + 30/270 = 930/270
  5. 930/270 simplified gives 31/9
  6. So, 50/15 + 6/54 = 31/9
    In mixed form: 34/9

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