Add 50/27 and 20/90
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 20/90
50/27 + 20/90 is 56/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 90 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
50/27 = 50 × 10/27 × 10 = 500/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 3 = 270,
20/90 = 20 × 3/90 × 3 = 60/270 - Add the two like fractions:
500/270 + 60/270 = 500 + 60/270 = 560/270 - 560/270 simplified gives 56/27
- So, 50/27 + 20/90 = 56/27
In mixed form: 22/27
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