Add 27/50 and 35/36
27/50 + 35/36 is 1361/900.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 36 is 900
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 900 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 18 = 900,
27/50 = 27 × 18/50 × 18 = 486/900 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 36 × 25 = 900,
35/36 = 35 × 25/36 × 25 = 875/900 - Add the two like fractions:
486/900 + 875/900 = 486 + 875/900 = 1361/900 - So, 27/50 + 35/36 = 1361/900
In mixed form: 1461/900
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 54/50+35/36 27/50+70/36 27/50+35/72 81/50+35/36