Add 12/50 and 32/54
12/50 + 32/54 is 562/675.
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,
32/54 = 32 × 25/54 × 25 = 800/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1350 + 800/1350 = 324 + 800/1350 = 1124/1350 - 1124/1350 simplified gives 562/675
- So, 12/50 + 32/54 = 562/675
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