Add 50/54 and 1/15
50/54 + 1/15 is 134/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 15 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 18 = 270,
1/15 = 1 × 18/15 × 18 = 18/270 - Add the two like fractions:
250/270 + 18/270 = 250 + 18/270 = 268/270 - 268/270 simplified gives 134/135
- So, 50/54 + 1/15 = 134/135
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