Add 54/50 and 63/75
1st number: 1 4/50, 2nd number: 63/75
54/50 + 63/75 is 48/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 75 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
54/50 = 54 × 3/50 × 3 = 162/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
63/75 = 63 × 2/75 × 2 = 126/150 - Add the two like fractions:
162/150 + 126/150 = 162 + 126/150 = 288/150 - 288/150 simplified gives 48/25
- So, 54/50 + 63/75 = 48/25
In mixed form: 123/25
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