Add 27/50 and 2/12
27/50 + 2/12 is 53/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 12 is 300
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 300 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 6 = 300,
27/50 = 27 × 6/50 × 6 = 162/300 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 12 × 25 = 300,
2/12 = 2 × 25/12 × 25 = 50/300 - Add the two like fractions:
162/300 + 50/300 = 162 + 50/300 = 212/300 - 212/300 simplified gives 53/75
- So, 27/50 + 2/12 = 53/75
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