Add 27/7 and 45/50
1st number: 3 6/7, 2nd number: 45/50
27/7 + 45/50 is 333/70.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 7 and 50 is 350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 350 - For the 1st fraction, since 7 × 50 = 350,
27/7 = 27 × 50/7 × 50 = 1350/350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 7 = 350,
45/50 = 45 × 7/50 × 7 = 315/350 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/350 + 315/350 = 1350 + 315/350 = 1665/350 - 1665/350 simplified gives 333/70
- So, 27/7 + 45/50 = 333/70
In mixed form: 453/70
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