Add 32/27 and 6/50
1st number: 1 5/27, 2nd number: 6/50
32/27 + 6/50 is 881/675.
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,
32/27 = 32 × 50/27 × 50 = 1600/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
6/50 = 6 × 27/50 × 27 = 162/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1600/1350 + 162/1350 = 1600 + 162/1350 = 1762/1350 - 1762/1350 simplified gives 881/675
- So, 32/27 + 6/50 = 881/675
In mixed form: 1206/675
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