Add 50/54 and 1/6
50/54 + 1/6 is 59/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 6 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 1 = 54,
50/54 = 50 × 1/54 × 1 = 50/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 9 = 54,
1/6 = 1 × 9/6 × 9 = 9/54 - Add the two like fractions:
50/54 + 9/54 = 50 + 9/54 = 59/54 - So, 50/54 + 1/6 = 59/54
In mixed form: 15/54
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