Add 10/2 and 27/50
1st number: 5 0/2, 2nd number: 27/50
10/2 + 27/50 is 277/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 50 is 50
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 25 = 50,
10/2 = 10 × 25/2 × 25 = 250/50 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
27/50 = 27 × 1/50 × 1 = 27/50 - Add the two like fractions:
250/50 + 27/50 = 250 + 27/50 = 277/50 - So, 10/2 + 27/50 = 277/50
In mixed form: 527/50
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