Add 18/27 and 50/5
1st number: 18/27, 2nd number: 10 0/5
18/27 + 50/5 is 32/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 5 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
18/27 = 18 × 5/27 × 5 = 90/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 5 × 27 = 135,
50/5 = 50 × 27/5 × 27 = 1350/135 - Add the two like fractions:
90/135 + 1350/135 = 90 + 1350/135 = 1440/135 - 1440/135 simplified gives 32/3
- So, 18/27 + 50/5 = 32/3
In mixed form: 102/3
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