Add 21/27 and 5/50
21/27 + 5/50 is 79/90.
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,
21/27 = 21 × 50/27 × 50 = 1050/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1050/1350 + 135/1350 = 1050 + 135/1350 = 1185/1350 - 1185/1350 simplified gives 79/90
- So, 21/27 + 5/50 = 79/90
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