Add 50/27 and 35/63
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 35/63
50/27 + 35/63 is 65/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 27 and 63 is 189
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 189 - For the 1st fraction, since 27 × 7 = 189,
50/27 = 50 × 7/27 × 7 = 350/189 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 3 = 189,
35/63 = 35 × 3/63 × 3 = 105/189 - Add the two like fractions:
350/189 + 105/189 = 350 + 105/189 = 455/189 - 455/189 simplified gives 65/27
- So, 50/27 + 35/63 = 65/27
In mixed form: 211/27
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