Add 27/50 and 10/36
27/50 + 10/36 is 184/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
10/36 = 10 × 25/36 × 25 = 250/900 - Add the two like fractions:
486/900 + 250/900 = 486 + 250/900 = 736/900 - 736/900 simplified gives 184/225
- So, 27/50 + 10/36 = 184/225
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