Add 60/5 and 50/54
1st number: 12 0/5, 2nd number: 50/54
60/5 + 50/54 is 349/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 5 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 5 × 54 = 270,
60/5 = 60 × 54/5 × 54 = 3240/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
3240/270 + 250/270 = 3240 + 250/270 = 3490/270 - 3490/270 simplified gives 349/27
- So, 60/5 + 50/54 = 349/27
In mixed form: 1225/27
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