Add 2/50 and 42/27
1st number: 2/50, 2nd number: 1 15/27
2/50 + 42/27 is 359/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
54/1350 + 2100/1350 = 54 + 2100/1350 = 2154/1350 - 2154/1350 simplified gives 359/225
- So, 2/50 + 42/27 = 359/225
In mixed form: 1134/225
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