Add 27/50 and 18/32
27/50 + 18/32 is 441/400.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 32 is 800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 16 = 800,
27/50 = 27 × 16/50 × 16 = 432/800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 32 × 25 = 800,
18/32 = 18 × 25/32 × 25 = 450/800 - Add the two like fractions:
432/800 + 450/800 = 432 + 450/800 = 882/800 - 882/800 simplified gives 441/400
- So, 27/50 + 18/32 = 441/400
In mixed form: 141/400
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