Add 42/27 and 2/50
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 2/50
42/27 + 2/50 is 359/225.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 50/27 × 50 = 2100/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
2/50 = 2 × 27/50 × 27 = 54/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1350 + 54/1350 = 2100 + 54/1350 = 2154/1350 - 2154/1350 simplified gives 359/225
- So, 42/27 + 2/50 = 359/225
In mixed form: 1134/225
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