Answers

Solutions by everydaycalculation.com

Answers.everydaycalculation.com » Add fractions

Add 20/10 and 27/50

1st number: 2 0/10, 2nd number: 27/50

20/10 + 27/50 is 127/50.

Steps for adding fractions

  1. Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
    LCM of 10 and 50 is 50

    Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 50
  2. For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 5 = 50,
    20/10 = 20 × 5/10 × 5 = 100/50
  3. Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 1 = 50,
    27/50 = 27 × 1/50 × 1 = 27/50
  4. Add the two like fractions:
    100/50 + 27/50 = 100 + 27/50 = 127/50
  5. So, 20/10 + 27/50 = 127/50
    In mixed form: 227/50

MathStep (Works offline)

Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad

Related:

© everydaycalculation.com