Add 27/36 and 21/50
27/36 + 21/50 is 117/100.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 50 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
27/36 = 27 × 25/36 × 25 = 675/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
21/50 = 21 × 18/50 × 18 = 378/900 - Add the two like fractions:
675/900 + 378/900 = 675 + 378/900 = 1053/900 - 1053/900 simplified gives 117/100
- So, 27/36 + 21/50 = 117/100
In mixed form: 117/100
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