Add 54/81 and 50/56
54/81 + 50/56 is 131/84.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 81 and 56 is 4536
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4536 - For the 1st fraction, since 81 × 56 = 4536,
54/81 = 54 × 56/81 × 56 = 3024/4536 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 56 × 81 = 4536,
50/56 = 50 × 81/56 × 81 = 4050/4536 - Add the two like fractions:
3024/4536 + 4050/4536 = 3024 + 4050/4536 = 7074/4536 - 7074/4536 simplified gives 131/84
- So, 54/81 + 50/56 = 131/84
In mixed form: 147/84
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