Add 6/54 and 75/50, Solve 6/54 + 1 25/50 as a fraction

Add 6/54 and 75/50

1^st number: 6/54, 2^nd number: 1 25/50

6/54 + 75/50 is 29/18.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350
For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
75/50 = 75 × 27/50 × 27 = 2025/1350
Add the two like fractions:
150/1350 + 2025/1350 = 150 + 2025/1350 = 2175/1350
2175/1350 simplified gives 29/18
So, 6/54 + 75/50 = 29/18
In mixed form: 111/18

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