Add 50/54 and 9/12
50/54 + 9/12 is 181/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 12 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
9/12 = 9 × 9/12 × 9 = 81/108 - Add the two like fractions:
100/108 + 81/108 = 100 + 81/108 = 181/108 - So, 50/54 + 9/12 = 181/108
In mixed form: 173/108
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