Add 27/50 and 18/30
27/50 + 18/30 is 57/50.
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,
18/30 = 18 × 5/30 × 5 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
81/150 + 90/150 = 81 + 90/150 = 171/150 - 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 27/50 + 18/30 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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