Add 50/54 and 21/36
50/54 + 21/36 is 163/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 36 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 3 = 108,
21/36 = 21 × 3/36 × 3 = 63/108 - Add the two like fractions:
100/108 + 63/108 = 100 + 63/108 = 163/108 - So, 50/54 + 21/36 = 163/108
In mixed form: 155/108
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