Add 20/27 and 40/50
20/27 + 40/50 is 208/135.
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,
20/27 = 20 × 50/27 × 50 = 1000/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
40/50 = 40 × 27/50 × 27 = 1080/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1350 + 1080/1350 = 1000 + 1080/1350 = 2080/1350 - 2080/1350 simplified gives 208/135
- So, 20/27 + 40/50 = 208/135
In mixed form: 173/135
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