Add 54/75 and 7/50
54/75 + 7/50 is 43/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 75 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 75 × 2 = 150,
54/75 = 54 × 2/75 × 2 = 108/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
7/50 = 7 × 3/50 × 3 = 21/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 21/150 = 108 + 21/150 = 129/150 - 129/150 simplified gives 43/50
- So, 54/75 + 7/50 = 43/50
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