Add 2/27 and 4/50
2/27 + 4/50 is 104/675.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
4/50 = 4 × 27/50 × 27 = 108/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1350 + 108/1350 = 100 + 108/1350 = 208/1350 - 208/1350 simplified gives 104/675
- So, 2/27 + 4/50 = 104/675
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