Add 50/25 and 4/27
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 4/27
50/25 + 4/27 is 58/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 25 and 27 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
50/25 = 50 × 27/25 × 27 = 1350/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
4/27 = 4 × 25/27 × 25 = 100/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/675 + 100/675 = 1350 + 100/675 = 1450/675 - 1450/675 simplified gives 58/27
- So, 50/25 + 4/27 = 58/27
In mixed form: 24/27
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