Add 27/50 and 15/30
27/50 + 15/30 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 30 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 30 × 5 = 150,
15/30 = 15 × 5/30 × 5 = 75/150 - Add the two like fractions:
81/150 + 75/150 = 81 + 75/150 = 156/150 - 156/150 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 27/50 + 15/30 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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