Add 50/10 and 27/72
1st number: 5 0/10, 2nd number: 27/72
50/10 + 27/72 is 43/8.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 10 and 72 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 10 × 36 = 360,
50/10 = 50 × 36/10 × 36 = 1800/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 72 × 5 = 360,
27/72 = 27 × 5/72 × 5 = 135/360 - Add the two like fractions:
1800/360 + 135/360 = 1800 + 135/360 = 1935/360 - 1935/360 simplified gives 43/8
- So, 50/10 + 27/72 = 43/8
In mixed form: 53/8
MathStep (Works offline)
Download our mobile app and learn to work with fractions in your own time:
Android and iPhone/ iPad
Related: 50/10+54/72 50/20+27/72 50/10+81/72 50/30+27/72 50/70+27/72