Add 54/3 and 7/50
1st number: 18 0/3, 2nd number: 7/50
54/3 + 7/50 is 907/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 3 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 3 × 50 = 150,
54/3 = 54 × 50/3 × 50 = 2700/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
2700/150 + 21/150 = 2700 + 21/150 = 2721/150 - 2721/150 simplified gives 907/50
- So, 54/3 + 7/50 = 907/50
In mixed form: 187/50
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