Add 54/30 and 50/72
1st number: 1 24/30, 2nd number: 50/72
54/30 + 50/72 is 449/180.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 12 = 360,
54/30 = 54 × 12/30 × 12 = 648/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
50/72 = 50 × 5/72 × 5 = 250/360 - Add the two like fractions:
648/360 + 250/360 = 648 + 250/360 = 898/360 - 898/360 simplified gives 449/180
- So, 54/30 + 50/72 = 449/180
In mixed form: 289/180
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