Add 4/54 and 49/50
4/54 + 49/50 is 1423/1350.
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,
4/54 = 4 × 25/54 × 25 = 100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
49/50 = 49 × 27/50 × 27 = 1323/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1350 + 1323/1350 = 100 + 1323/1350 = 1423/1350 - So, 4/54 + 49/50 = 1423/1350
In mixed form: 173/1350
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