Add 50/18 and 54/60
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 54/60
50/18 + 54/60 is 331/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 60 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 10 = 180,
50/18 = 50 × 10/18 × 10 = 500/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 3 = 180,
54/60 = 54 × 3/60 × 3 = 162/180 - Add the two like fractions:
500/180 + 162/180 = 500 + 162/180 = 662/180 - 662/180 simplified gives 331/90
- So, 50/18 + 54/60 = 331/90
In mixed form: 361/90
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