Add 27/30 and 50/84
27/30 + 50/84 is 157/105.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 84 is 420
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 420 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 14 = 420,
27/30 = 27 × 14/30 × 14 = 378/420 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 84 × 5 = 420,
50/84 = 50 × 5/84 × 5 = 250/420 - Add the two like fractions:
378/420 + 250/420 = 378 + 250/420 = 628/420 - 628/420 simplified gives 157/105
- So, 27/30 + 50/84 = 157/105
In mixed form: 152/105
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