Add 10/27 and 12/50
10/27 + 12/50 is 412/675.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 50/27 × 50 = 500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
12/50 = 12 × 27/50 × 27 = 324/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1350 + 324/1350 = 500 + 324/1350 = 824/1350 - 824/1350 simplified gives 412/675
- So, 10/27 + 12/50 = 412/675
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