Add 50/54 and 16/60
50/54 + 16/60 is 161/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
50/54 = 50 × 10/54 × 10 = 500/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
16/60 = 16 × 9/60 × 9 = 144/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 144/540 = 500 + 144/540 = 644/540 - 644/540 simplified gives 161/135
- So, 50/54 + 16/60 = 161/135
In mixed form: 126/135
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