Add 27/18 and 9/50
1st number: 1 9/18, 2nd number: 9/50
27/18 + 9/50 is 42/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 50 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 50 × 9 = 450,
9/50 = 9 × 9/50 × 9 = 81/450 - Add the two like fractions:
675/450 + 81/450 = 675 + 81/450 = 756/450 - 756/450 simplified gives 42/25
- So, 27/18 + 9/50 = 42/25
In mixed form: 117/25
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