Add 3/27 and 35/50
3/27 + 35/50 is 73/90.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 50 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
3/27 = 3 × 50/27 × 50 = 150/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
35/50 = 35 × 27/50 × 27 = 945/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
150/1350 + 945/1350 = 150 + 945/1350 = 1095/1350 - 1095/1350 simplified gives 73/90
- So, 3/27 + 35/50 = 73/90
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