Add 12/50 and 48/54
12/50 + 48/54 is 254/225.
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,
48/54 = 48 × 25/54 × 25 = 1200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
324/1350 + 1200/1350 = 324 + 1200/1350 = 1524/1350 - 1524/1350 simplified gives 254/225
- So, 12/50 + 48/54 = 254/225
In mixed form: 129/225
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