Add 54/81 and 18/75
54/81 + 18/75 is 68/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 75 is 2025
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2025 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 25 = 2025,
54/81 = 54 × 25/81 × 25 = 1350/2025 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 27 = 2025,
18/75 = 18 × 27/75 × 27 = 486/2025 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/2025 + 486/2025 = 1350 + 486/2025 = 1836/2025 - 1836/2025 simplified gives 68/75
- So, 54/81 + 18/75 = 68/75
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