Add 27/18 and 50/75
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 50/75
27/18 + 50/75 is 13/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 75 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
27/18 = 27 × 25/18 × 25 = 675/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 6 = 450,
50/75 = 50 × 6/75 × 6 = 300/450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 300/450 = 675 + 300/450 = 975/450 - 975/450 simplified gives 13/6
- So, 27/18 + 50/75 = 13/6
In mixed form: 21/6
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