Add 50/54 and 5/60
50/54 + 5/60 is 109/108.
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,
5/60 = 5 × 9/60 × 9 = 45/540 - Add the two like fractions:
500/540 + 45/540 = 500 + 45/540 = 545/540 - 545/540 simplified gives 109/108
- So, 50/54 + 5/60 = 109/108
In mixed form: 11/108
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