Add 50/30 and 27/10
1st number: 1 20/30, 2nd number: 2 7/10
50/30 + 27/10 is 131/30.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 10 is 30
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 30 - For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 1 = 30,
50/30 = 50 × 1/30 × 1 = 50/30 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 10 × 3 = 30,
27/10 = 27 × 3/10 × 3 = 81/30 - Add the two like fractions:
50/30 + 81/30 = 50 + 81/30 = 131/30 - So, 50/30 + 27/10 = 131/30
In mixed form: 411/30
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