Add 54/10 and 72/50, Solve 5 4/10 + 1 22/50 as a fraction

Add 54/10 and 72/50

1^st number: 5 4/10, 2^nd number: 1 22/50

54/10 + 72/50 is 171/25.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
54/10 = 54 × 5/10 × 5 = 270/50
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
72/50 = 72 × 1/50 × 1 = 72/50
Add the two like fractions:
270/50 + 72/50 = 270 + 72/50 = 342/50
342/50 simplified gives 171/25
So, 54/10 + 72/50 = 171/25
In mixed form: 621/25

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