Add 27/72 and 45/50
27/72 + 45/50 is 51/40.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 72 and 50 is 1800
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1800 - For the 1st fraction, since 72 × 25 = 1800,
27/72 = 27 × 25/72 × 25 = 675/1800 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 36 = 1800,
45/50 = 45 × 36/50 × 36 = 1620/1800 - Add the two like fractions:
675/1800 + 1620/1800 = 675 + 1620/1800 = 2295/1800 - 2295/1800 simplified gives 51/40
- So, 27/72 + 45/50 = 51/40
In mixed form: 111/40
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