Add 3/54 and 25/50
3/54 + 25/50 is 5/9.
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,
3/54 = 3 × 25/54 × 25 = 75/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
75/1350 + 675/1350 = 75 + 675/1350 = 750/1350 - 750/1350 simplified gives 5/9
- So, 3/54 + 25/50 = 5/9
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