Add 27/50 and 40/80
27/50 + 40/80 is 26/25.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 80 is 400
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 400 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 8 = 400,
27/50 = 27 × 8/50 × 8 = 216/400 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 5 = 400,
40/80 = 40 × 5/80 × 5 = 200/400 - Add the two like fractions:
216/400 + 200/400 = 216 + 200/400 = 416/400 - 416/400 simplified gives 26/25
- So, 27/50 + 40/80 = 26/25
In mixed form: 11/25
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