Add 6/54 and 50/70
6/54 + 50/70 is 52/63.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 70 is 1890
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1890 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 35 = 1890,
6/54 = 6 × 35/54 × 35 = 210/1890 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 70 × 27 = 1890,
50/70 = 50 × 27/70 × 27 = 1350/1890 - Add the two like fractions:
210/1890 + 1350/1890 = 210 + 1350/1890 = 1560/1890 - 1560/1890 simplified gives 52/63
- So, 6/54 + 50/70 = 52/63
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