Add 48/50 and 10/54
48/50 + 10/54 is 773/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
48/50 = 48 × 27/50 × 27 = 1296/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
10/54 = 10 × 25/54 × 25 = 250/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1296/1350 + 250/1350 = 1296 + 250/1350 = 1546/1350 - 1546/1350 simplified gives 773/675
- So, 48/50 + 10/54 = 773/675
In mixed form: 198/675
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