Add 50/30 and 15/54
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 15/54
50/30 + 15/54 is 35/18.
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,
15/54 = 15 × 5/54 × 5 = 75/270 - Add the two like fractions:
450/270 + 75/270 = 450 + 75/270 = 525/270 - 525/270 simplified gives 35/18
- So, 50/30 + 15/54 = 35/18
In mixed form: 117/18
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