Add 42/27 and 20/50
1st number: 1 15/27, 2nd number: 20/50
42/27 + 20/50 is 88/45.
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,
20/50 = 20 × 27/50 × 27 = 540/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2100/1350 + 540/1350 = 2100 + 540/1350 = 2640/1350 - 2640/1350 simplified gives 88/45
- So, 42/27 + 20/50 = 88/45
In mixed form: 143/45
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