Add 16/27 and 36/50
16/27 + 36/50 is 886/675.
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,
16/27 = 16 × 50/27 × 50 = 800/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
36/50 = 36 × 27/50 × 27 = 972/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1350 + 972/1350 = 800 + 972/1350 = 1772/1350 - 1772/1350 simplified gives 886/675
- So, 16/27 + 36/50 = 886/675
In mixed form: 1211/675
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