Add 54/50 and 35/30
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 1 5/30
54/50 + 35/30 is 337/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
35/30 = 35 × 5/30 × 5 = 175/150 - Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 175/150 = 162 + 175/150 = 337/150 - So, 54/50 + 35/30 = 337/150
In mixed form: 237/150
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