Add 27/50 and 3/45
27/50 + 3/45 is 91/150.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 45 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 10 = 450,
3/45 = 3 × 10/45 × 10 = 30/450 - Add the two like fractions:
243/450 + 30/450 = 243 + 30/450 = 273/450 - 273/450 simplified gives 91/150
- So, 27/50 + 3/45 = 91/150
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