Add 50/54 and 25/32
50/54 + 25/32 is 1475/864.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 32 is 864
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 864 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 16 = 864,
50/54 = 50 × 16/54 × 16 = 800/864 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 27 = 864,
25/32 = 25 × 27/32 × 27 = 675/864 - Add the two like fractions:
800/864 + 675/864 = 800 + 675/864 = 1475/864 - So, 50/54 + 25/32 = 1475/864
In mixed form: 1611/864
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