Add 14/27 and 25/50
14/27 + 25/50 is 55/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
14/27 = 14 × 50/27 × 50 = 700/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
25/50 = 25 × 27/50 × 27 = 675/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
700/1350 + 675/1350 = 700 + 675/1350 = 1375/1350 - 1375/1350 simplified gives 55/54
- So, 14/27 + 25/50 = 55/54
In mixed form: 11/54
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