Add 50/54 and 30/75
50/54 + 30/75 is 179/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 75 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
30/75 = 30 × 18/75 × 18 = 540/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1350 + 540/1350 = 1250 + 540/1350 = 1790/1350 - 1790/1350 simplified gives 179/135
- So, 50/54 + 30/75 = 179/135
In mixed form: 144/135
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