Add 50/2 and 6/54
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 6/54
50/2 + 6/54 is 226/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 54 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
50/2 = 50 × 27/2 × 27 = 1350/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
6/54 = 6 × 1/54 × 1 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/54 + 6/54 = 1350 + 6/54 = 1356/54 - 1356/54 simplified gives 226/9
- So, 50/2 + 6/54 = 226/9
In mixed form: 251/9
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