Add 50/54 and 15/21
50/54 + 15/21 is 310/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 21 is 378
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 378 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 7 = 378,
50/54 = 50 × 7/54 × 7 = 350/378 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 18 = 378,
15/21 = 15 × 18/21 × 18 = 270/378 - Add the two like fractions:
350/378 + 270/378 = 350 + 270/378 = 620/378 - 620/378 simplified gives 310/189
- So, 50/54 + 15/21 = 310/189
In mixed form: 1121/189
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