Add 54/18 and 50/75
1st number: 3 0/18, 2nd number: 50/75
54/18 + 50/75 is 11/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
54/18 = 54 × 25/18 × 25 = 1350/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/450 + 300/450 = 1350 + 300/450 = 1650/450 - 1650/450 simplified gives 11/3
- So, 54/18 + 50/75 = 11/3
In mixed form: 32/3
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