Add 50/4 and 8/27
1st number: 12 2/4, 2nd number: 8/27
50/4 + 8/27 is 691/54.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 4 and 27 is 108
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 108 - For the 1st fraction, since 4 × 27 = 108,
50/4 = 50 × 27/4 × 27 = 1350/108 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 27 × 4 = 108,
8/27 = 8 × 4/27 × 4 = 32/108 - Add the two like fractions:
1350/108 + 32/108 = 1350 + 32/108 = 1382/108 - 1382/108 simplified gives 691/54
- So, 50/4 + 8/27 = 691/54
In mixed form: 1243/54
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