Add 50/54 and 8/30
50/54 + 8/30 is 161/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 30 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 30 × 9 = 270,
8/30 = 8 × 9/30 × 9 = 72/270 - Add the two like fractions:
250/270 + 72/270 = 250 + 72/270 = 322/270 - 322/270 simplified gives 161/135
- So, 50/54 + 8/30 = 161/135
In mixed form: 126/135
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