Add 45/15 and 27/50
1st number: 3 0/15, 2nd number: 27/50
45/15 + 27/50 is 177/50.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 15 and 50 is 150
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150 - For the 1st fraction, since 15 × 10 = 150,
45/15 = 45 × 10/15 × 10 = 450/150 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 3 = 150,
27/50 = 27 × 3/50 × 3 = 81/150 - Add the two like fractions:
450/150 + 81/150 = 450 + 81/150 = 531/150 - 531/150 simplified gives 177/50
- So, 45/15 + 27/50 = 177/50
In mixed form: 327/50
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