Add 1/50 and 3/27
1/50 + 3/27 is 59/450.
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,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
27/1350 + 150/1350 = 27 + 150/1350 = 177/1350 - 177/1350 simplified gives 59/450
- So, 1/50 + 3/27 = 59/450
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