Add 18/27 and 6/50
18/27 + 6/50 is 59/75.
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,
18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
900/1350 + 162/1350 = 900 + 162/1350 = 1062/1350 - 1062/1350 simplified gives 59/75
- So, 18/27 + 6/50 = 59/75
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