Add 75/10 and 50/54
1st number: 7 5/10, 2nd number: 50/54
75/10 + 50/54 is 455/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 54 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 27 = 270,
75/10 = 75 × 27/10 × 27 = 2025/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
50/54 = 50 × 5/54 × 5 = 250/270 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/270 + 250/270 = 2025 + 250/270 = 2275/270 - 2275/270 simplified gives 455/54
- So, 75/10 + 50/54 = 455/54
In mixed form: 823/54
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