Add 50/20 and 9/27
1st number: 2 10/20, 2nd number: 9/27
50/20 + 9/27 is 17/6.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 20 and 27 is 540
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 540 - For the 1st fraction, since 20 × 27 = 540,
50/20 = 50 × 27/20 × 27 = 1350/540 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 20 = 540,
9/27 = 9 × 20/27 × 20 = 180/540 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/540 + 180/540 = 1350 + 180/540 = 1530/540 - 1530/540 simplified gives 17/6
- So, 50/20 + 9/27 = 17/6
In mixed form: 25/6
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