Add 20/27 and 5/50
20/27 + 5/50 is 227/270.
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,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1000/1350 + 135/1350 = 1000 + 135/1350 = 1135/1350 - 1135/1350 simplified gives 227/270
- So, 20/27 + 5/50 = 227/270
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