Add 25/54 and 50/60
25/54 + 50/60 is 35/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 60 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 10 = 540,
25/54 = 25 × 10/54 × 10 = 250/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 60 × 9 = 540,
50/60 = 50 × 9/60 × 9 = 450/540 - Add the two like fractions:
250/540 + 450/540 = 250 + 450/540 = 700/540 - 700/540 simplified gives 35/27
- So, 25/54 + 50/60 = 35/27
In mixed form: 18/27
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