Add 27/50 and 42/72
27/50 + 42/72 is 337/300.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 72 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
27/50 = 27 × 36/50 × 36 = 972/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
42/72 = 42 × 25/72 × 25 = 1050/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1800 + 1050/1800 = 972 + 1050/1800 = 2022/1800 - 2022/1800 simplified gives 337/300
- So, 27/50 + 42/72 = 337/300
In mixed form: 137/300
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