Add 27/63 and 5/50
27/63 + 5/50 is 37/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 63 and 50 is 3150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 3150 - For the 1st fraction, since 63 × 50 = 3150,
27/63 = 27 × 50/63 × 50 = 1350/3150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 63 = 3150,
5/50 = 5 × 63/50 × 63 = 315/3150 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/3150 + 315/3150 = 1350 + 315/3150 = 1665/3150 - 1665/3150 simplified gives 37/70
- So, 27/63 + 5/50 = 37/70
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