Add 1/4 and 50/54
1/4 + 50/54 is 127/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
1/4 = 1 × 27/4 × 27 = 27/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
50/54 = 50 × 2/54 × 2 = 100/108 - Add the two like fractions:
27/108 + 100/108 = 27 + 100/108 = 127/108 - So, 1/4 + 50/54 = 127/108
In mixed form: 119/108
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