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Add 50/5 and 18/54

1st number: 10 0/5, 2nd number: 18/54

50/5 + 18/54 is 31/3.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
    50/5 = 50 × 54/5 × 54 = 2700/270
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
    18/54 = 18 × 5/54 × 5 = 90/270
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    2700/270 + 90/270 = 2700 + 90/270 = 2790/270
  5. 2790/270 simplified gives 31/3
  6. So, 50/5 + 18/54 = 31/3
    In mixed form: 101/3

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