Add 2/27 and 24/50
2/27 + 24/50 is 374/675.
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,
2/27 = 2 × 50/27 × 50 = 100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
24/50 = 24 × 27/50 × 27 = 648/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
100/1350 + 648/1350 = 100 + 648/1350 = 748/1350 - 748/1350 simplified gives 374/675
- So, 2/27 + 24/50 = 374/675
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