Add 49/50 and 4/27
49/50 + 4/27 is 1523/1350.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 50 and 27 is 1350
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 1350 - For the 1st fraction, since 50 × 27 = 1350,
49/50 = 49 × 27/50 × 27 = 1323/1350 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 50 = 1350,
4/27 = 4 × 50/27 × 50 = 200/1350 - Add the two like fractions:
1323/1350 + 200/1350 = 1323 + 200/1350 = 1523/1350 - So, 49/50 + 4/27 = 1523/1350
In mixed form: 1173/1350
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