Add 12/50 and 3/54
12/50 + 3/54 is 133/450.
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,
12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1350 + 75/1350 = 324 + 75/1350 = 399/1350 - 399/1350 simplified gives 133/450
- So, 12/50 + 3/54 = 133/450
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 24/50+3/54 12/50+6/54 36/50+3/54 12/50+9/54 60/50+3/54 12/50+15/54 84/50+3/54 12/50+21/54