Add 50/27 and 28/45
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 28/45
50/27 + 28/45 is 334/135.
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,
28/45 = 28 × 3/45 × 3 = 84/135 - Add the two like fractions:
250/135 + 84/135 = 250 + 84/135 = 334/135 - So, 50/27 + 28/45 = 334/135
In mixed form: 264/135
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