Add 50/30 and 2/27
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2/27
50/30 + 2/27 is 47/27.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 27 is 270
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 270 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 9 = 270,
50/30 = 50 × 9/30 × 9 = 450/270 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 10 = 270,
2/27 = 2 × 10/27 × 10 = 20/270 - Add the two like fractions:
450/270 + 20/270 = 450 + 20/270 = 470/270 - 470/270 simplified gives 47/27
- So, 50/30 + 2/27 = 47/27
In mixed form: 120/27
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