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Add 50/35 and 2/54

1st number: 1 15/35, 2nd number: 2/54

50/35 + 2/54 is 277/189.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 35 and 54 is 1890

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
    50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
    2/54 = 2 × 35/54 × 35 = 70/1890
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/1890 + 70/1890 = 2700 + 70/1890 = 2770/1890
  5. 2770/1890 simplified gives 277/189
  6. So, 50/35 + 2/54 = 277/189
    In mixed form: 188/189

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