Add 27/50 and 4/21
27/50 + 4/21 is 767/1050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 21 is 1050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 21 = 1050,
27/50 = 27 × 21/50 × 21 = 567/1050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 21 × 50 = 1050,
4/21 = 4 × 50/21 × 50 = 200/1050 - Add the two like fractions:
567/1050 + 200/1050 = 567 + 200/1050 = 767/1050 - So, 27/50 + 4/21 = 767/1050
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