Add 27/50 and 5/6
27/50 + 5/6 is 103/75.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 6 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
5/6 = 5 × 25/6 × 25 = 125/150 - Add the two like fractions:
81/150 + 125/150 = 81 + 125/150 = 206/150 - 206/150 simplified gives 103/75
- So, 27/50 + 5/6 = 103/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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