Add 27/30 and 36/50
27/30 + 36/50 is 81/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 5 = 150,
27/30 = 27 × 5/30 × 5 = 135/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
36/50 = 36 × 3/50 × 3 = 108/150 - Add the two like fractions:
135/150 + 108/150 = 135 + 108/150 = 243/150 - 243/150 simplified gives 81/50
- So, 27/30 + 36/50 = 81/50
In mixed form: 131/50
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