Add 40/27 and 1/50
1st number: 1 13/27, 2nd number: 1/50
40/27 + 1/50 is 2027/1350.
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,
40/27 = 40 × 50/27 × 50 = 2000/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
1/50 = 1 × 27/50 × 27 = 27/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2000/1350 + 27/1350 = 2000 + 27/1350 = 2027/1350 - So, 40/27 + 1/50 = 2027/1350
In mixed form: 1677/1350
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