Add 50/30 and 27/40, Solve 1 20/30 + 27/40 as a fraction

Add 50/30 and 27/40

1^st number: 1 20/30, 2^nd number: 27/40

50/30 + 27/40 is 281/120.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 30 and 40 is 120

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 120
For the 1st fraction, since 30 × 4 = 120,
50/30 = 50 × 4/30 × 4 = 200/120
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 40 × 3 = 120,
27/40 = 27 × 3/40 × 3 = 81/120
Add the two like fractions:
200/120 + 81/120 = 200 + 81/120 = 281/120
So, 50/30 + 27/40 = 281/120
In mixed form: 241/120

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