Add 50/27 and 40/45
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 40/45
50/27 + 40/45 is 74/27.
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,
40/45 = 40 × 3/45 × 3 = 120/135 - Add the two like fractions:
250/135 + 120/135 = 250 + 120/135 = 370/135 - 370/135 simplified gives 74/27
- So, 50/27 + 40/45 = 74/27
In mixed form: 220/27
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