Add 50/27 and 30/80
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 30/80
50/27 + 30/80 is 481/216.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 80 is 2160
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2160 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 80 = 2160,
50/27 = 50 × 80/27 × 80 = 4000/2160 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 80 × 27 = 2160,
30/80 = 30 × 27/80 × 27 = 810/2160 - Add the two like fractions:
4000/2160 + 810/2160 = 4000 + 810/2160 = 4810/2160 - 4810/2160 simplified gives 481/216
- So, 50/27 + 30/80 = 481/216
In mixed form: 249/216
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