Add 1/27 and 35/50
1/27 + 35/50 is 199/270.
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,
1/27 = 1 × 50/27 × 50 = 50/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
50/1350 + 945/1350 = 50 + 945/1350 = 995/1350 - 995/1350 simplified gives 199/270
- So, 1/27 + 35/50 = 199/270
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