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Add 7/50 and 6/54

7/50 + 6/54 is 113/450.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. 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
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
    7/50 = 7 × 27/50 × 27 = 189/1350
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
    6/54 = 6 × 25/54 × 25 = 150/1350
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    189/1350 + 150/1350 = 189 + 150/1350 = 339/1350
  5. 339/1350 simplified gives 113/450
  6. So, 7/50 + 6/54 = 113/450

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