Add 50/27 and 1/45
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 1/45
50/27 + 1/45 is 253/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 45 is 135
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 135 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 5 = 135,
50/27 = 50 × 5/27 × 5 = 250/135 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 45 × 3 = 135,
1/45 = 1 × 3/45 × 3 = 3/135 - Add the two like fractions:
250/135 + 3/135 = 250 + 3/135 = 253/135 - So, 50/27 + 1/45 = 253/135
In mixed form: 1118/135
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