Add 16/27 and 40/50
16/27 + 40/50 is 188/135.
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,
40/50 = 40 × 27/50 × 27 = 1080/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
800/1350 + 1080/1350 = 800 + 1080/1350 = 1880/1350 - 1880/1350 simplified gives 188/135
- So, 16/27 + 40/50 = 188/135
In mixed form: 153/135
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