Add 50/12 and 25/54
1st number: 4 2/12, 2nd number: 25/54
50/12 + 25/54 is 125/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 54 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
50/12 = 50 × 9/12 × 9 = 450/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 2 = 108,
25/54 = 25 × 2/54 × 2 = 50/108 - Add the two like fractions:
450/108 + 50/108 = 450 + 50/108 = 500/108 - 500/108 simplified gives 125/27
- So, 50/12 + 25/54 = 125/27
In mixed form: 417/27
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