Add 18/50 and 27/80
18/50 + 27/80 is 279/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
18/50 = 18 × 8/50 × 8 = 144/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
27/80 = 27 × 5/80 × 5 = 135/400 - Add the two like fractions:
144/400 + 135/400 = 144 + 135/400 = 279/400 - So, 18/50 + 27/80 = 279/400
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