Add 50/35 and 6/54, Solve 1 15/35 + 6/54 as a fraction

Add 50/35 and 6/54

1^st number: 1 15/35, 2^nd number: 6/54

50/35 + 6/54 is 97/63.

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
For the 1st fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890
Add the two like fractions:
2700/1890 + 210/1890 = 2700 + 210/1890 = 2910/1890
2910/1890 simplified gives 97/63
So, 50/35 + 6/54 = 97/63
In mixed form: 134/63

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