Add 54/75 and 8/50
54/75 + 8/50 is 22/25.
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,
8/50 = 8 × 3/50 × 3 = 24/150 - Add the two like fractions:
108/150 + 24/150 = 108 + 24/150 = 132/150 - 132/150 simplified gives 22/25
- So, 54/75 + 8/50 = 22/25
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