Add 50/54 and 50/35
1st number: 50/54, 2nd number: 1 15/35
50/54 + 50/35 is 445/189.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 35 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
50/54 = 50 × 35/54 × 35 = 1750/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 35 × 54 = 1890,
50/35 = 50 × 54/35 × 54 = 2700/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
1750/1890 + 2700/1890 = 1750 + 2700/1890 = 4450/1890 - 4450/1890 simplified gives 445/189
- So, 50/54 + 50/35 = 445/189
In mixed form: 267/189
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