Add 49/27 and 30/50
1st number: 1 22/27, 2nd number: 30/50
49/27 + 30/50 is 326/135.
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,
49/27 = 49 × 50/27 × 50 = 2450/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
30/50 = 30 × 27/50 × 27 = 810/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
2450/1350 + 810/1350 = 2450 + 810/1350 = 3260/1350 - 3260/1350 simplified gives 326/135
- So, 49/27 + 30/50 = 326/135
In mixed form: 256/135
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