Add 3/50 and 5/27
3/50 + 5/27 is 331/1350.
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,
3/50 = 3 × 27/50 × 27 = 81/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
5/27 = 5 × 50/27 × 50 = 250/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
81/1350 + 250/1350 = 81 + 250/1350 = 331/1350 - So, 3/50 + 5/27 = 331/1350
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