Add 25/50 and 2/54
25/50 + 2/54 is 29/54.
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,
25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
2/54 = 2 × 25/54 × 25 = 50/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1350 + 50/1350 = 675 + 50/1350 = 725/1350 - 725/1350 simplified gives 29/54
- So, 25/50 + 2/54 = 29/54
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