Add 8/15 and 50/27
1st number: 8/15, 2nd number: 1 23/27
8/15 + 50/27 is 322/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 27 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 9 = 135,
8/15 = 8 × 9/15 × 9 = 72/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135 - Add the two like fractions:
72/135 + 250/135 = 72 + 250/135 = 322/135 - So, 8/15 + 50/27 = 322/135
In mixed form: 252/135
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