Add 50/18 and 3/27
1st number: 2 14/18, 2nd number: 3/27
50/18 + 3/27 is 26/9.
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,
50/18 = 50 × 3/18 × 3 = 150/54 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 2 = 54,
3/27 = 3 × 2/27 × 2 = 6/54 - Add the two like fractions:
150/54 + 6/54 = 150 + 6/54 = 156/54 - 156/54 simplified gives 26/9
- So, 50/18 + 3/27 = 26/9
In mixed form: 28/9
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