Add 50/5 and 10/54
1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 10/54
50/5 + 10/54 is 275/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
50/5 = 50 × 54/5 × 54 = 2700/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
10/54 = 10 × 5/54 × 5 = 50/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/270 + 50/270 = 2700 + 50/270 = 2750/270 - 2750/270 simplified gives 275/27
- So, 50/5 + 10/54 = 275/27
In mixed form: 105/27
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