Add 2/50 and 2/27
2/50 + 2/27 is 77/675.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1350 + 100/1350 = 54 + 100/1350 = 154/1350 - 154/1350 simplified gives 77/675
- So, 2/50 + 2/27 = 77/675
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