Add 10/50 and 4/27
10/50 + 4/27 is 47/135.
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,
10/50 = 10 × 27/50 × 27 = 270/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
4/27 = 4 × 50/27 × 50 = 200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
270/1350 + 200/1350 = 270 + 200/1350 = 470/1350 - 470/1350 simplified gives 47/135
- So, 10/50 + 4/27 = 47/135
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