Add 27/90 and 16/50
27/90 + 16/50 is 31/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 90 and 50 is 450
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 450 - For the 1st fraction, since 90 × 5 = 450,
27/90 = 27 × 5/90 × 5 = 135/450 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 9 = 450,
16/50 = 16 × 9/50 × 9 = 144/450 - Add the two like fractions:
135/450 + 144/450 = 135 + 144/450 = 279/450 - 279/450 simplified gives 31/50
- So, 27/90 + 16/50 = 31/50
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