Add 1/50 and 12/54
1/50 + 12/54 is 109/450.
Steps for adding fractions
- 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 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
12/54 = 12 × 25/54 × 25 = 300/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
27/1350 + 300/1350 = 27 + 300/1350 = 327/1350 - 327/1350 simplified gives 109/450
- So, 1/50 + 12/54 = 109/450
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