Add 30/50 and 18/27
30/50 + 18/27 is 19/15.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
18/27 = 18 × 50/27 × 50 = 900/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1350 + 900/1350 = 810 + 900/1350 = 1710/1350 - 1710/1350 simplified gives 19/15
- So, 30/50 + 18/27 = 19/15
In mixed form: 14/15
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