Add 27/45 and 5/50
27/45 + 5/50 is 7/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 45 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
27/45 = 27 × 10/45 × 10 = 270/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
5/50 = 5 × 9/50 × 9 = 45/450 - Add the two like fractions:
270/450 + 45/450 = 270 + 45/450 = 315/450 - 315/450 simplified gives 7/10
- So, 27/45 + 5/50 = 7/10
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