Add 25/54 and 36/48
25/54 + 36/48 is 131/108.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
25/54 = 25 × 8/54 × 8 = 200/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
36/48 = 36 × 9/48 × 9 = 324/432 - Add the two like fractions:
200/432 + 324/432 = 200 + 324/432 = 524/432 - 524/432 simplified gives 131/108
- So, 25/54 + 36/48 = 131/108
In mixed form: 123/108
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