Add 50/20 and 27/30
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 27/30
50/20 + 27/30 is 17/5.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 30 is 60
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 60 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 3 = 60,
50/20 = 50 × 3/20 × 3 = 150/60 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 30 × 2 = 60,
27/30 = 27 × 2/30 × 2 = 54/60 - Add the two like fractions:
150/60 + 54/60 = 150 + 54/60 = 204/60 - 204/60 simplified gives 17/5
- So, 50/20 + 27/30 = 17/5
In mixed form: 32/5
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