Add 30/50 and 9/27
30/50 + 9/27 is 14/15.
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,
9/27 = 9 × 50/27 × 50 = 450/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
810/1350 + 450/1350 = 810 + 450/1350 = 1260/1350 - 1260/1350 simplified gives 14/15
- So, 30/50 + 9/27 = 14/15
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