Add 6/50 and 15/54
6/50 + 15/54 is 179/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
15/54 = 15 × 25/54 × 25 = 375/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
162/1350 + 375/1350 = 162 + 375/1350 = 537/1350 - 537/1350 simplified gives 179/450
- So, 6/50 + 15/54 = 179/450
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