Add 27/48 and 40/50
27/48 + 40/50 is 109/80.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 48 and 50 is 1200
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1200 - For the 1st fraction, since 48 × 25 = 1200,
27/48 = 27 × 25/48 × 25 = 675/1200 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 24 = 1200,
40/50 = 40 × 24/50 × 24 = 960/1200 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1200 + 960/1200 = 675 + 960/1200 = 1635/1200 - 1635/1200 simplified gives 109/80
- So, 27/48 + 40/50 = 109/80
In mixed form: 129/80
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