Add 28/54 and 5/50
28/54 + 5/50 is 167/270.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
28/54 = 28 × 25/54 × 25 = 700/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1350 + 135/1350 = 700 + 135/1350 = 835/1350 - 835/1350 simplified gives 167/270
- So, 28/54 + 5/50 = 167/270
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