Add 50/27 and 42/63
1st number: 1 23/27, 2nd number: 42/63
50/27 + 42/63 is 68/27.
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,
42/63 = 42 × 3/63 × 3 = 126/189 - Add the two like fractions:
350/189 + 126/189 = 350 + 126/189 = 476/189 - 476/189 simplified gives 68/27
- So, 50/27 + 42/63 = 68/27
In mixed form: 214/27
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