Add 15/27 and 6/50
15/27 + 6/50 is 152/225.
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,
15/27 = 15 × 50/27 × 50 = 750/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
750/1350 + 162/1350 = 750 + 162/1350 = 912/1350 - 912/1350 simplified gives 152/225
- So, 15/27 + 6/50 = 152/225
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