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Add 50/3 and 4/54

1st number: 16 2/3, 2nd number: 4/54

50/3 + 4/54 is 452/27.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 3 and 54 is 54

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 18 = 54,
    50/3 = 50 × 18/3 × 18 = 900/54
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
    4/54 = 4 × 1/54 × 1 = 4/54
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    900/54 + 4/54 = 900 + 4/54 = 904/54
  5. 904/54 simplified gives 452/27
  6. So, 50/3 + 4/54 = 452/27
    In mixed form: 1620/27

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