Add 50/27 and 10/25
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 10/25
50/27 + 10/25 is 304/135.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 25 is 675
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 675 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 25 = 675,
50/27 = 50 × 25/27 × 25 = 1250/675 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 27 = 675,
10/25 = 10 × 27/25 × 27 = 270/675 - Add the two like fractions:
1250/675 + 270/675 = 1250 + 270/675 = 1520/675 - 1520/675 simplified gives 304/135
- So, 50/27 + 10/25 = 304/135
In mixed form: 234/135
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