Add 50/54 and 5/10
50/54 + 5/10 is 77/54.
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,
5/10 = 5 × 27/10 × 27 = 135/270 - Add the two like fractions:
250/270 + 135/270 = 250 + 135/270 = 385/270 - 385/270 simplified gives 77/54
- So, 50/54 + 5/10 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
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