Add 1/2 and 25/27
1/2 + 25/27 is 77/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 27 = 54,
1/2 = 1 × 27/2 × 27 = 27/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
25/27 = 25 × 2/27 × 2 = 50/54 - Add the two like fractions:
27/54 + 50/54 = 27 + 50/54 = 77/54 - So, 1/2 + 25/27 = 77/54
In mixed form: 123/54
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 1/2+50/27 1/4+25/27 1/2+25/54 3/2+25/27 1/2+75/27 1/6+25/27 1/2+25/81 5/2+25/27 1/10+25/27 7/2+25/27 1/14+25/27