Add 50/54 and 16/25
50/54 + 16/25 is 1057/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 25 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 54 = 1350,
16/25 = 16 × 54/25 × 54 = 864/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1350 + 864/1350 = 1250 + 864/1350 = 2114/1350 - 2114/1350 simplified gives 1057/675
- So, 50/54 + 16/25 = 1057/675
In mixed form: 1382/675
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