Add 25/27 and 5/50
25/27 + 5/50 is 277/270.
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,
25/27 = 25 × 50/27 × 50 = 1250/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
5/50 = 5 × 27/50 × 27 = 135/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/1350 + 135/1350 = 1250 + 135/1350 = 1385/1350 - 1385/1350 simplified gives 277/270
- So, 25/27 + 5/50 = 277/270
In mixed form: 17/270
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