Add 54/75 and 50/54
54/75 + 50/54 is 1111/675.
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,
54/75 = 54 × 18/75 × 18 = 972/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 54 × 25 = 1350,
50/54 = 50 × 25/54 × 25 = 1250/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1350 + 1250/1350 = 972 + 1250/1350 = 2222/1350 - 2222/1350 simplified gives 1111/675
- So, 54/75 + 50/54 = 1111/675
In mixed form: 1436/675
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