Add 54/2 and 54/75
1st number: 27 0/2, 2nd number: 54/75
54/2 + 54/75 is 693/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 75 = 150,
54/2 = 54 × 75/2 × 75 = 4050/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
4050/150 + 108/150 = 4050 + 108/150 = 4158/150 - 4158/150 simplified gives 693/25
- So, 54/2 + 54/75 = 693/25
In mixed form: 2718/25
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