Add 10/27 and 45/50
10/27 + 45/50 is 343/270.
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,
10/27 = 10 × 50/27 × 50 = 500/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
45/50 = 45 × 27/50 × 27 = 1215/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
500/1350 + 1215/1350 = 500 + 1215/1350 = 1715/1350 - 1715/1350 simplified gives 343/270
- So, 10/27 + 45/50 = 343/270
In mixed form: 173/270
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