Add 27/50 and 60/72
27/50 + 60/72 is 103/75.
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,
60/72 = 60 × 25/72 × 25 = 1500/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
972/1800 + 1500/1800 = 972 + 1500/1800 = 2472/1800 - 2472/1800 simplified gives 103/75
- So, 27/50 + 60/72 = 103/75
In mixed form: 128/75
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