Add 54/60 and 32/50
54/60 + 32/50 is 77/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 60 and 50 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 60 × 5 = 300,
54/60 = 54 × 5/60 × 5 = 270/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
32/50 = 32 × 6/50 × 6 = 192/300 - Add the two like fractions:
270/300 + 192/300 = 270 + 192/300 = 462/300 - 462/300 simplified gives 77/50
- So, 54/60 + 32/50 = 77/50
In mixed form: 127/50
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/60+64/50 54/60+96/50