Add 50/54 and 3/10
50/54 + 3/10 is 331/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 10 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 10 × 27 = 270,
3/10 = 3 × 27/10 × 27 = 81/270 - Add the two like fractions:
250/270 + 81/270 = 250 + 81/270 = 331/270 - So, 50/54 + 3/10 = 331/270
In mixed form: 161/270
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