Add 27/36 and 50/30
1st number: 27/36, 2nd number: 1 20/30
27/36 + 50/30 is 29/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 36 and 30 is 180
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 180 - For the 1st fraction, since 36 × 5 = 180,
27/36 = 27 × 5/36 × 5 = 135/180 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 6 = 180,
50/30 = 50 × 6/30 × 6 = 300/180 - Add the two like fractions:
135/180 + 300/180 = 135 + 300/180 = 435/180 - 435/180 simplified gives 29/12
- So, 27/36 + 50/30 = 29/12
In mixed form: 25/12
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