Add 27/50 and 56/81
27/50 + 56/81 is 4987/4050.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 81 is 4050
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 4050 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 81 = 4050,
27/50 = 27 × 81/50 × 81 = 2187/4050 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 81 × 50 = 4050,
56/81 = 56 × 50/81 × 50 = 2800/4050 - Add the two like fractions:
2187/4050 + 2800/4050 = 2187 + 2800/4050 = 4987/4050 - So, 27/50 + 56/81 = 4987/4050
In mixed form: 1937/4050
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