Add 25/54 and 50/90
25/54 + 50/90 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 5 = 270,
25/54 = 25 × 5/54 × 5 = 125/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
50/90 = 50 × 3/90 × 3 = 150/270 - Add the two like fractions:
125/270 + 150/270 = 125 + 150/270 = 275/270 - 275/270 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 25/54 + 50/90 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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