Add 50/2 and 27/90
1st number: 25 0/2, 2nd number: 27/90
50/2 + 27/90 is 253/10.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 2 and 90 is 90
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 90 - For the 1st fraction, since 2 × 45 = 90,
50/2 = 50 × 45/2 × 45 = 2250/90 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 1 = 90,
27/90 = 27 × 1/90 × 1 = 27/90 - Add the two like fractions:
2250/90 + 27/90 = 2250 + 27/90 = 2277/90 - 2277/90 simplified gives 253/10
- So, 50/2 + 27/90 = 253/10
In mixed form: 253/10
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