Add 27/50 and 9/15
27/50 + 9/15 is 57/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 15 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 15 × 10 = 150,
9/15 = 9 × 10/15 × 10 = 90/150 - Add the two like fractions:
81/150 + 90/150 = 81 + 90/150 = 171/150 - 171/150 simplified gives 57/50
- So, 27/50 + 9/15 = 57/50
In mixed form: 17/50
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