Add 3/27 and 50/5
1st number: 3/27, 2nd number: 10 0/5
3/27 + 50/5 is 91/9.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
3/27 = 3 × 5/27 × 5 = 15/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135 - Add the two like fractions:
15/135 + 1350/135 = 15 + 1350/135 = 1365/135 - 1365/135 simplified gives 91/9
- So, 3/27 + 50/5 = 91/9
In mixed form: 101/9
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