Add 5/50 and 25/54
5/50 + 25/54 is 76/135.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
25/54 = 25 × 25/54 × 25 = 625/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
135/1350 + 625/1350 = 135 + 625/1350 = 760/1350 - 760/1350 simplified gives 76/135
- So, 5/50 + 25/54 = 76/135
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