Add 50/90 and 7/54
50/90 + 7/54 is 37/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
7/54 = 7 × 5/54 × 5 = 35/270 - Add the two like fractions:
150/270 + 35/270 = 150 + 35/270 = 185/270 - 185/270 simplified gives 37/54
- So, 50/90 + 7/54 = 37/54
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