Add 50/54 and 25/48
50/54 + 25/48 is 625/432.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 54 and 48 is 432
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 432 - For the 1st fraction, since 54 × 8 = 432,
50/54 = 50 × 8/54 × 8 = 400/432 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 48 × 9 = 432,
25/48 = 25 × 9/48 × 9 = 225/432 - Add the two like fractions:
400/432 + 225/432 = 400 + 225/432 = 625/432 - So, 50/54 + 25/48 = 625/432
In mixed form: 1193/432
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