Add 27/50 and 10/15
27/50 + 10/15 is 181/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
10/15 = 10 × 10/15 × 10 = 100/150 - Add the two like fractions:
81/150 + 100/150 = 81 + 100/150 = 181/150 - So, 27/50 + 10/15 = 181/150
In mixed form: 131/150
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