Add 50/25 and 42/27
1st number: 2 0/25, 2nd number: 1 15/27
50/25 + 42/27 is 32/9.
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,
42/27 = 42 × 25/27 × 25 = 1050/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/675 + 1050/675 = 1350 + 1050/675 = 2400/675 - 2400/675 simplified gives 32/9
- So, 50/25 + 42/27 = 32/9
In mixed form: 35/9
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