Add 5/54 and 1/50
5/54 + 1/50 is 76/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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,
5/54 = 5 × 25/54 × 25 = 125/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
125/1350 + 27/1350 = 125 + 27/1350 = 152/1350 - 152/1350 simplified gives 76/675
- So, 5/54 + 1/50 = 76/675
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