Add 27/50 and 5/18
27/50 + 5/18 is 184/225.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 18 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
27/50 = 27 × 9/50 × 9 = 243/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 18 × 25 = 450,
5/18 = 5 × 25/18 × 25 = 125/450 - Add the two like fractions:
243/450 + 125/450 = 243 + 125/450 = 368/450 - 368/450 simplified gives 184/225
- So, 27/50 + 5/18 = 184/225
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