Add 50/75 and 48/54
50/75 + 48/54 is 14/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 54 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 18 = 1350,
50/75 = 50 × 18/75 × 18 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
48/54 = 48 × 25/54 × 25 = 1200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 1200/1350 = 900 + 1200/1350 = 2100/1350 - 2100/1350 simplified gives 14/9
- So, 50/75 + 48/54 = 14/9
In mixed form: 15/9
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