Add 50/30 and 1/54
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 1/54
50/30 + 1/54 is 91/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
1/54 = 1 × 5/54 × 5 = 5/270 - Add the two like fractions:
450/270 + 5/270 = 450 + 5/270 = 455/270 - 455/270 simplified gives 91/54
- So, 50/30 + 1/54 = 91/54
In mixed form: 137/54
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