Add 27/4 and 50/75
1st number: 6 3/4, 2nd number: 50/75
27/4 + 50/75 is 89/12.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 75 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 75 = 300,
27/4 = 27 × 75/4 × 75 = 2025/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 75 × 4 = 300,
50/75 = 50 × 4/75 × 4 = 200/300 - Add the two like fractions:
2025/300 + 200/300 = 2025 + 200/300 = 2225/300 - 2225/300 simplified gives 89/12
- So, 27/4 + 50/75 = 89/12
In mixed form: 75/12
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