Add 30/12 and 50/27
1st number: 2 6/12, 2nd number: 1 23/27
30/12 + 50/27 is 235/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 12 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 12 × 9 = 108,
30/12 = 30 × 9/12 × 9 = 270/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
50/27 = 50 × 4/27 × 4 = 200/108 - Add the two like fractions:
270/108 + 200/108 = 270 + 200/108 = 470/108 - 470/108 simplified gives 235/54
- So, 30/12 + 50/27 = 235/54
In mixed form: 419/54
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