Add 45/18 and 50/27
1st number: 2 9/18, 2nd number: 1 23/27
45/18 + 50/27 is 235/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 18 and 27 is 54
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 54 - For the 1st fraction, since 18 × 3 = 54,
45/18 = 45 × 3/18 × 3 = 135/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
50/27 = 50 × 2/27 × 2 = 100/54 - Add the two like fractions:
135/54 + 100/54 = 135 + 100/54 = 235/54 - So, 45/18 + 50/27 = 235/54
In mixed form: 419/54
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