Add 27/50 and 36/63
27/50 + 36/63 is 389/350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 63 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
27/50 = 27 × 63/50 × 63 = 1701/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
36/63 = 36 × 50/63 × 50 = 1800/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1701/3150 + 1800/3150 = 1701 + 1800/3150 = 3501/3150 - 3501/3150 simplified gives 389/350
- So, 27/50 + 36/63 = 389/350
In mixed form: 139/350
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